Almost 70% of safety pros work for corporations with deep pockets, revenues in the billions, resources that run wide and deep, with often large EHS staffs.
More than two million workers in the construction industry have been exposed to silica in the workplace. Short of a complete double lung transplant, silicosis is both a chronic and incurable condition.
Rather than responding after safety incidents, video analytics can enable construction site supervisors and managers to identify risks early on so potential hazards don't become actual.
Clear guidance and alerts during extreme weather events or any dangerous weather conditions can help employees make the safest decisions and keep operations moving efficiently and effectively.
The construction industry has always sought ways to improve safety and efficiency. LEAN principles, derived from manufacturing, focus on eliminating waste, optimizing processes and enhancing overall productivity.
In this episode of ISHN’s podcast, we talk to Kyle Hubregtse, CEO of wearable tech company Kenzen, about the most dangerous jobs and how standards have evolved and will change to protect these workers.
Even in regions that traditionally experience milder winter weather conditions, changing climate patterns are leading to deep freezes and snowstorms that disrupt operations and lead to increased safety risks.
With more staff and more stock in warehousing now more than ever, it’s meant that there has had to be a shift in the way of thinking about forklift safety.