Technology advancements: How safety pros can distinguish hype from hyperbole Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP November 27, 2024 Can you tell the difference between tech hype and hyperbole when it impacts occupational health?Read More
Protecting against gaslighting: Tips for safety managers Olga Bodiagina November 19, 2024 Every safety manager has probably faced this unsettling phenomenon at some point. This is how gaslighting can lead to serious issues in the workplace. Read More
'I don’t care about looking weird': Young adults see dangers of hearing loss, need for PPE Dave Johnson November 12, 2024 A new study by NIOSH reports that more than half (53%) of the workers don’t use hearing protection “always” or “usually” when encountering dangerous noise levels. Read More
Attribution — A hidden risk factor Personal behavior affects situational observations Peter G. Furst October 19, 2024 Attribution refers to the cognitive process that people use to find reason for either their own behavior or that of others.Read More
Risk management challenges: Safety is in the eye of the beholder Some see danger where others are happy to take the risk Dave Johnson October 17, 2024 Safety debates surrounding hiking risks run parallel to opinions on workplace safety.Read More
Are you competent on mold and other OHS science topics? Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP October 16, 2024 Mold is everywhere, but few people outside the science community understand it. Read More
How ESG and sustainability apply to EHS Benita Mehta October 16, 2024 Expert says EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance.Read More
Reversing the normalization of performance deviations can be difficult Peter G. Furst October 3, 2024 Many organizations suffer from performance deviation despite their best efforts.Read More
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?Read More
PPE hang-ups in the NFL Many players have the same attitude toward personal protective equipment as many workers Dave Johnson September 24, 2024 Former NFL players stand about twice the risk as the general population to suffer from early-onset Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's or dementia.Read More