The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the rules and regulations that protect, preserve, and clean up the air, waterways, and land of the United States. If you generate, transport, treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste, you will also need to comply with federal EPA training requirements and regulations. EPA training requirements focus on […]
Creating a culture of safety starts at the top, with employers who recognize the need for processes that are easy to follow. What do your leaders have to say about safety? What do your employees have to say about safety? These seven quotes from famous safety professionals and public figures might provoke some thought.
Before creating a training program, it is important for you as the trainer to research your company’s situation thoroughly and gather information in a few key areas. This article outlines five objectives and how you can accomplish them when planning your program.
The success of any workplace safety program relies on various types of incident reporting, as well as employees’ understanding of when, where, and how to submit each report. It may sometimes be challenging to gain acceptance for and recognition of the benefits of incident reports, which have long been a way to promote and enhance worksite safety. However, including incident reports in your environment, health, and safety (EHS) program is crucial, and here are a few reasons why.
Cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles are used in all kinds of industries to conduct business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 1,982 fatal occupational injuries were due to transportation incidents in 2021. Roadways, unlike other workplaces, are not closed environments, and so according to OSHA, preventing work-related roadway crashes requires strategies that combine traffic safety principles and sound safety management practices. OSHA has several standards involving vehicles, including standards for the construction, agriculture, and maritime industries.
Your company culture plays a crucial role in the success of your safety initiatives. Despite implementing policies, procedures, and training, it will be challenging to achieve lasting results if stakeholders aren’t committed to creating a safer workplace.
Employers ultimately have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Read about OSHA mandates that employers provide their employees with training on the health and safety aspects of their jobs, as well as on any specific hazards related to their work duties.
Using our EHS Hotline tool, a subscriber asked the question, ‘Do small spray bottles of rubbing alcohol (~32 oz) and paint spray cans (12 oz) that are used in many different areas throughout the facility need to the stored in a flammable liquid cabinet(s)?’ Read on to hear the answer from EHS Hero’s subject matter experts.
Influencing safety culture within your organization can be both time consuming and difficult, but its importance cannot be understated. Safety shouldn’t be regarded as just another task for management to complete. It doesn’t have to feel overwhelming either. Organizations who put a focus on maintaining a positive workplace safety culture will typically see a reduction in injury rates, increased productivity, and a decrease in absenteeism and turnover rates. In this article, we’ll share a few tips you can start using to influence your safety culture for the better.
Can your workforce identify signs and symptoms of complacency? Complacency affects all workplaces, industries, and people to various degrees. And because no one is immune to becoming complacent, it’s paramount for both employees and frontline supervisors to be able to spot the signs and symptoms in themselves and their peers before a misstep or injury […]