Category: EHS

BLR’s EHS Hero ranks as leading EHS Management platform on G2

BLR’s comprehensive environment, health, and safety (EHS) management solution, EHS Hero®, has ranked as a Leader in the Environmental Health and Safety Software category on G2 for summer 2023. This achievement is a testament to BLR’s commitment to excellence and ongoing dedication to providing innovative business solutions.

Simplify your Lockout/Tagout program

Eliminate electro-mechanical hazards, help your employees get home safely, avoid OSHA penalties, and simplify your LOTO program with EHS Hero’s LOTO tool.

Back to basics: Drug and alcohol impairment

Drug and alcohol abuse can leave workers and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers impaired. As more states have decriminalized cannabis, its growing acceptance has become a special challenge for those employing workers in safety-sensitive positions. But impairment isn’t the only risk controlled substances pose. In this article brought to you by the EHS Daily Advisor, we’ll cover the basics on drug and alcohol impairment in the workplace.

Q&A: TRI reporting and threshold determination calculations

In this segment of our Ask The Expert series, an EHS Hero subscriber asked the question, “For TRI reports, are the quantities of a single listed toxic chemical present in two different mixtures added together for threshold determination calculations when the quantity in one mixture is below the de minimis level and the quantity in the other mixture is above the de minimis level?” In this article, you can read the answer provided by our in-house team of EHS experts.

Five ways to penetrate ancillary markets

Explore several strategic ways for companies to penetrate ancillary markets successfully, allowing them to broaden their scope and remain at the forefront of industry trends and innovation.

Identify hazards with a job risk assessment template

A risk assessment template can be used to examine workplace hazards, help assess injury severity and likelihood, and help implement control measures to reduce risk. Read about the benefits of using a risk assessment and download our free template for your own use here.

3 ways defective equipment can harm your business

Every business owner wants to save on costs, especially when it comes to expensive equipment. However, overusing older equipment or failing to perform routine maintenance has the potential to result in defective equipment. And when this happens, it can reflect poorly on your company in a number of ways. Read on to learn about the risks your organization can face by not taking steps to prevent defective equipment.

Essential elements of workplace safety plans

Implementing a well-designed safety plan, enables organizations to reduce risks, maintain compliance, and foster a safer work environment for their people. Learn the essential elements of safety plans and discover an EHS management tools designed to help move the needle in your organization.

7 Best practices for protecting solitary workers

Ensuring jobsite safety is necessary, and a key aspect of this is looking out for fellow workers. However, what can be done in situations when no one else is present? Solitary workers can be found in numerous industries, and their prevalence is increasing as technology replaces the need for larger teams. Regardless of whether employees are surrounded by colleagues or working alone, it’s your responsibility to ensure their well-being. To achieve this, here are a few best practices for consistently safeguarding your solitary workers.

9 Steps to optimize your job as a safety manager

You carry the well-being of your employees on your shoulders. Your job is never finished, but you can make it less complicated with the right resources. Discover what other safety managers are doing to manage important documents, report incidents, and keep up with regulations.