Sustainability in Health and Safety

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Some companies struggle to achieve the growth they want is that their business practices aren’t optimized to drive and support effective development.

This shift towards eco-conscious construction responds to escalating environmental concerns, evolving regulations, and growing consumer demand for sustainable living spaces. 

A high priority for the manufacturing sector has been managing hazardous waste and reducing the annual levels created.

PFAS-based repellents used in safety apparel can potentially lead to adverse health effects so solutions are needed.

The improper handling of hazardous waste brings many potential dangers, from health hazards to environmental damage, in both the short and long term.

Expert says EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance.

The two-year initiative focused on reducing workplace injuries at Carhartt's manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Expert Kathy Seabrook explores how EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance in this session from day one of the ASSP Safety 2024 conference. 

Recently helmet-based safety technology company Mips released their 2023 Sustainability Report. The report revealed that Mips reduced emissions per solution by an average of 20.8% compared to 2022. ISHN asked Mips CEO Max Strandwitz some questions for more insight into the report. 

While regulations exist to minimize dangers of toxic substances in industrial plants, there are additional methods that can be incorporated to effectively reduce air pollution in these facilities.