EHS Hero’s Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) tool is a uniquely integrated solution for increasing awareness of job hazards and adhering to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance. The tool standardizes operations and improves communication across your organization by allowing you to easily upload, build, and share unlimited JHAs.
Zero incidents—it’s the goal for any organization but making it a reality is a complex process that takes work, commitment and long-term planning. From new policies to training to cultural changes, it involves a lot more than the elimination of risks. Here are six strategies that will help you meet your zero-incident goal sooner rather than later.
Documenting and reporting a near miss can be challenging, especially considering you’re trying to accurately capture something that didn’t occur. In this article, we’ll cover five actionable steps you can take to improve how you report near misses.
This training course covers the safe use and handling of portable fire extinguishers by employees designated or allowed to put out fires in their initial or beginning stage. It delves into the common causes of fires, how fire extinguishers put out fires, and the different types of fire suppressant materials. Watch this course preview to learn more about proper fire extinguisher handling.
Workplace safety doesn’t just improve employees’ lives – it boosts your bottom line! Employers who invest in workplace safety and health can dramatically reduce, illnesses, injuries and fatalities, which leads to far fewer compensation costs, OSHA penalties and costly lawsuits. Here are a few of the specific ways that improving worker safety can make your company more productive and profitable.
Signs play a crucial role in our daily lives, appearing on the roadside, at crosswalks, and in restaurants. Moreover, signs are equally vital in the workplace, serving as key elements of safety. By strategically placing signs, injuries can be prevented effectively. As a safety manager, having a comprehensive understanding of the types of signs required, their significance, and proper placement is imperative.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirement for every business to create an emergency action plan (EAP) isn’t surprising, given the importance of ensuring employees can quickly exit their worksites in case of an emergency. However, OSHA’s guidelines can only take you so far. To thoroughly protect your workers, avoid financial loss, and foster a true sense of security, employers need to go above and beyond. Follow these guidelines and best practices to ensure your EAP is comprehensive and effective.
No one looks forward to the day when the regulatory authority arrives at your facility for an inspection, but are you ready for when that day arrives?
In this article, our team of experts shares one of the questions they received from an EHS Hero subscriber, ‘How should we properly dispose of empty aerosol cans?’ and the answer they provided.
Simplify the audit process and enhance the accuracy of audits with EHS Hero’s Audits and Inspections tool. Ensure ongoing improvement of your safety initiatives, stay compliant with regulatory standards, and prevent costly accidents with our intuitive, configurable audit and inspection management solution.