Risk assessments - Articles

It’s time to provoke to spur action from OHS leaders

Change old-school thinking about risk assessments for pregnant workers

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

September 25, 2024

Why would I risk OHS organizational wrath with such nasty and unfounded comments?

Why risk assessments are not required by the PWFA

Bias, various interpretations create differing opinions

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

September 5, 2024

The information in this article demonstrates that risk assessment for pregnant worker concerns has been known globally for decades, even more than a century ago within the U.S.

Best practices for proactive risk identification and mitigation

Ellie Gabel

March 18, 2024

Conducting regular process safety audits allows facility managers and manufacturers can proactively identify and mitigate risks before they escalate into serious incidents.

Preventing flying debris accidents: Strategies for minimizing facial injury risks

Katie Brenneman

October 24, 2023

While the presence of risk is unavoidable, it’s how your business addresses hazards that really makes a difference.

How employees and organizations can overcome adversity to better handle chronic illness and trauma

Christy Maes Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

April 14, 2022

Within risk management constructs, external risk is as equally valid as internal risk. Natural disasters, external hazardous materials releases, and workplace violence from outside the organization can harm employees and affect organizational operations as much or more than inter-workplace hazards.

Protecting your aging workforce should be a priority

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

May 13, 2021

People are working longer for many reasons, including the need or desire to continue generating income and the inability to afford early retirement.. Regardless of their motivation, these employees have decades of experience, and it shows in the wear and tear on their bodies and joints.

Part 3 of 3: COVID-19 hazard analysis

Lessons learned and continual improvement

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

July 28, 2020

In parts one and two of this three-part series, COVID-19’s hazard analysis, risk assessment and hazard controls were covered within the risk management construct. However, these functions only cover the first, planning half of the continual improvement cycle.

Part 2 of 3: Risk and hazard control

A methodical analysis of COVID 19

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

July 14, 2020

In part one of this three-part series, COVID 19’s hazard analysis and risk assessment were covered along with applicable risk management options. In part two, hazard controls stemming from the risk control option of risk management will be covered.

Part 1 of 3: Removing the Enigma

A methodical risk and control analysis of COVID 19

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

June 7, 2020

As the worldwide response to the COVID 19 pandemic continues, the United States’ death toll has exceeded 50,000 and, with testing still very much underway, the extent of the infected is unknown.

Five tips for health and safety managers to better protect workers’ hands

Bill VanMullekom

June 7, 2020

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 120,000 injuries to hands and fingers in 2016 involved days away from work – 13 percent of the total injury toll.