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Who is blocking the bully policy?

February 9, 2021

Many private and public entities have no anti-bullying policy at all. Some have policies with holes in them; some of the language undermines the policies’ stated purposes.

Why is there OHS malaise in the U.S.?

Voluntary best practices implementation is risk management

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

February 8, 2021

Federal OSHA is stagnant and ill-prepared to regulate future risks. OSHA has only 1,850 inspectors to cover 8 million U.S. workplaces. OSHA has no regulations for rising concerns such as infectious disease, EMFs, psychosocial hazards, or ergonomics.

Remote project sites require comprehensive emergency response plan

Chris Enright

February 8, 2021

How well an organization plans for emergencies that may occur at remote locations can be the dividing line between tragedy and success story, whether an employee’s life is saved or lost, or if an operation and capital infrastructure is lost due to an incident.

Choose winter gear wisely and consider warmth levels

Donald Meeker

February 8, 2021

In this article, we’re going to talk about how you can keep yourself warm and protected from the cold of winter. We’ll devote specific attention to the different levels of warmth protection that today’s winter gear has to offer and show you the basics of how to make the right choice for you.

The benefits of communication devices with hearing protection

Chris Clarke

February 8, 2021

PPE for hearing protection can prevent hearing loss, however it can also prevent effective communication on the jobsite. By investing in communication devices with integrated hearing protection, you can maintain worker safety and improve productivity.

Donning and doffing best practices

Protect your employees from inadvertently taking home toxins

Dan Bowen

February 8, 2021

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many areas of the United States, so it’s a good time to evaluate your PPE protocol to help ensure workers are properly protected on the job and not bringing potential toxins home with them.

Safety experts share insights on the past year, state of EHS today

Chad Coleman

February 5, 2021

Each month, Examinetics gathers three or four safety professionals and asks them to share their thoughts on what is happening in the world of EHS. The panelists come from various types of companies and industries, and from diverse safety backgrounds and roles. As we start a new year, the panelists looked back and reflected on what we learned. Below are eight takeaways we have learned from a year of hosting safety roundtables.

When can industrial workers get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Devin Partida

January 28, 2021

Industrial businesses have faced unprecedented challenges amid COVID-19. Companies have dealt with shutdowns and other disruptions for almost a year now, but the end may be near. As vaccines begin to roll out, many workers now wonder when they can get vaccinated.

Fire, gas detection & suppression systems deliver real-time data

How to use EHS data effectively to make positive change

Angelo Cianfrocco

January 22, 2021

EHS 4.0 is upon us. Many companies are leveraging technology to facilitate, organize and grow their Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs. The influx of technology and EHS information management systems have made it more convenient than ever before for companies to collect and store EHS related data. However, it is one thing to collect data, but it is quite another to use data to make positive change.

It’s time to follow a new playbook as Biden plans to ramp up OSHA, according to experts

Dave Johnson

January 17, 2021

OSHA historically has been overly ambitious when Democrats control the White House. It’s time to follow a new playbook as Biden takes over, according to many experts inside and outside OSHA.