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Using Human and Organizational Principles (HOP) to Lower the SIF Rate

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Using Human and Organizational Principles (HOP) to Lower the SIF Rate Despite decades of advancements in workplace safety, the number of serious injury fatalities (SIFs) in the U.S. remains alarmingly steady at around 5,000 each year. As health and safety viewpoints and strategies have evolved plenty over the years, it’s clear that creating safer workplaces today […]

An Introduction to Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) in EHS

An Introduction to Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) in EHS Despite major advancements in safety programs, technology and regulations, workplace injuries and fatalities continue to occur at a troubling rate. The number of fatal workplace injuries have plateaued in recent years, suggesting that traditional safety strategies, which focus heavily on compliance and individual behavior, are […]

What Does It Mean to Fail Safely? Reframing Health and Safety Failures

What Does It Mean to Fail Safely? Reframing Health and Safety Failures When we hear the word failure, we have been conditioned to assume something negative. But when it comes to health and safety, are we doing more damage than good when we buy into failure’s bad reputation? Or we actually understand what failure means […]

The Risk Assessment Playbook: Steps, Tools and Best Practices

The Risk Assessment Playbook: Steps, Tools and Best Practices Every workplace comes with its share of risks. Without a structured approach, hazards can go unnoticed until they cause real harm to people or operations. This is where risk assessments come in. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about workplace risk […]

Reducing the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Rate: 7 Strategies for Success

Reducing the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Rate: 7 Strategies for Success The workplace total recordable incident rate (TRIR) plateauing over the past decade brings much to celebrate for EHS professionals. Yet, behind this progress lies a troubling reality: serious injury and fatality (SIF) rates have increased during the same period.  While we all share the […]

Understanding Psychosocial Risks in Workplace Safety

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Understanding Psychosocial Risks in Workplace Safety Workplace safety is placing an increasing emphasis on psychosocial risks and hazards. Notably, factors like job stress and burnout have emerged as focal points, demonstrating direct links to employee absence, reduced productivity and elevated turnover rates.  Psychosocial assessments and reporting tools are emerging as a crucial solution to promptly address […]