Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps workers safe from the many injuries and illnesses that can occur in the workplace – from noise and mechanical hazards to chemical, radiological, electrical, and beyond. In this article, we’ll explore the important role PPE plays in workplace safety, as well as OSHA’s equipment standards and training recommendations. An Overview of PPE After workplace hazards have been mitigated as much as possible through engineering and administrati

Safety success stories offer valuable insights into how safety initiatives can positively impact workplaces across industries. They present real-world instances of how taking proactive steps can increase productivity, enhance worker wellbeing, and reduce injuries.

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, safety professionals are finding that technology is offering unprecedented tools to enhance workplace safety. Traditional methods are being supplemented and often replaced by innovative solutions that address safety challenges in more efficient and effective ways.

Despite being largely preventable, slips, trips, and falls rank among the most common causes of workplace injuries. In this article, we’ll explore what causes these hazards and how following OSHA’s requirements can help employers create safer environments for their workers.

Evidence shows that employers significantly underestimate the number of workers suffering from fatigue and/or pain at the workplace. Not only does this increase the risk of incidents occurring, but it also reduces productivity substantially.

Whether you’re looking to assess worker well-being, train leaders, support employees in distress, or understand legal rights in the workplace, these resources offer practical, actionable support for building a safer, healthier, and more resilient work environment.

In recent years, the importance of mental health in the workplace has gained significant attention. Along with its obvious impacts on employees’ overall wellbeing, it also has direct impacts on their safety in the workplace.

To help EHS leaders and safety managers streamline that process, we’ve created a Safety Budget Proposal Plan that walks you step-by-step.

To help EHS leaders and safety managers streamline that process, we’ve created a Safety Budget Proposal Plan that walks you step-by-step.

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The Strategic Role of Monthly Reporting in Enhancing Workplace Trust and Safety Monthly reporting in the workplace is more than just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a powerful tool that builds trust between employees, EHS and senior management in the workplace. By providing opportunities for communication, feedback, and proactive safety management, EHS professionals can leverage these reports to engage senior managers and enhance overall workplace safety. But how can we make these

The powerful machinery that makes manufacturing so efficient can just as easily cause life-changing injuries to those who operate it – unless the right protections are in place. In this guide, we’re going to explore the role machine guarding plays in injury prevention and then take a closer look at OSHA’s requirements for these safeguards.

Wherever hazardous chemicals are used, workers run the risk of suffering serious health issues due to inadequate communication of (or lack of worker training to identify) the risks certain chemicals pose. After all, chemical injuries aren’t just acute, like battery acid contacting skin – they can also be chronic, like low levels of asbestos exposure causing cancer.

It is both intuitive and backed by studies that when employees are engaged with their work and safety practices, injury rates drop, and the company’s safety performance improves (Mullins et al., 2019). It is both intuitive and backed by studies that when employees are engaged with their work and safety practices, injury rates drop, and the company’s safety performance improves (Mullins et al., 2019). Developing effective new methods for increasing employee engagement and rewa

The 5S system, originating from Japan's lean manufacturing practices, offers an efficient approach to workplace organization. Defined by the pillars of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, 5S provides a structured methodology for organizing, cleaning, developing, and maintaining a productive work environment.

Harnessing Cybersecurity to Protect Your Workplace With the development of technology in the workplace, safety professionals are increasingly responsible for safeguarding not only the physical well-being of employees but also the sensitive data collected through safety programs. This information, which includes everything from health records to incident reports, is valuable and often targeted by cybercriminals. As technology becomes more embedded in safety practices, the need

With the rapid emergence and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent times, safety professionals are naturally curious about how it can enhance their work.