Without the legal and financial resources to combat lawsuits and claims of regulatory violations, even a single serious incident can leave them bankrupt. Additionally, the absence of compliant EHS-related recordkeeping can expose these companies to “small” but still significant penalties that erode profits.
A definitive, written safety management system is essential to the long-term success of any company. However, getting your employees to transform their outlook on safety can be tough if they have no incentive for buy-in.
If a single name, title, or department comes to mind when thinking of your company’s environment, health, and safety (EHS) program, it may be time to dig deeper into your organization’s approach. Confining EHS to one person or office can hinder the development of a thriving safety culture and can be potentially harmful to your company.
Join us for a free on-demand webinar where EHS Senior Legal Editor Timothy Fagan will cover how to create a successful HazCom plan and the five key components of compliance.
As an employer, ensuring the safety of your employees should be a top priority. One of the most effective ways to achieve employee safety is by conducting job risk assessments. In this article, we’ll cover why job risk assessments are important and four important ways they can benefit your organization.
Systematic evaluation of your company’s workplace and safety practices is integral to your safety plan. A voluntary safety self-audit is critical in achieving environment, health, and safety (EHS) compliance.
Across various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and agriculture, risks are inherent. Workers must carefully evaluate the potential risks and rewards associated with their tasks, while employers must consider the need for insurance coverage.
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace accidents and causes of injuries, some of which are serious enough to result in lost workdays and high medical costs.
In this free on-demand webinar, EHS Senior Legal Editor Elizabeth Dickinson, JD, will discuss strategies you can use to prepare for and respond to emergencies in the workplace so you can keep your workers safe and your business running.
Although it is invaluable as a power source for our facilities and equipment, electricity is one of the most dangerous occupational hazards we face. Workers must be well trained to understand the hazards involved in working with or around energized electrical equipment.