OSHA’s hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §1910.1200) remains a compliance pain point for businesses, as it was the second-most cited standard in fiscal year (FY) 2023.
PFAS exposure can vary by occupation and work activities, with chemical manufacturing, firefighting, the aerospace industry, construction, and electronics manufacturing being among the most likely to result in exposure.
While agency audits can feel anxiety-inducing for EHS professionals; they don’t have to be a negative experience. When you know what to expect before an after the evaluation, you can better prepare your facility and workers.
BLR’s PSM software simplifies and streamlines every aspect of your PSM program by unifying all 14 elements of PSM in one tool. Ensure Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance, increase productivity, and reduce risk with superior PSM from BLR.
The hard hat has been the traditional head protection for workers on construction and other work sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has two standards covering head protection. The standards require that employers provide head protection that meets any of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) consensus standards Z89.1-2009, Z89.1-2003, or Z89.1-1997.
In this issue of the Insider Report on Safety Culture as a Driver of Compliance and Performance, you’ll get tips for creating a stronger safety committee, guidance on improving your safety leadership, and a safety culture checklist!
Symptoms of sunburn don’t always appear right away, so protecting your workers from the risks of sunburn is an essential part of a safety culture. Employers who provide employees with the appropriate methods of protection demonstrate their willingness to prioritize employee safety and wellbeing in all areas.
Employers can take steps to prevent incidents and minimize their impact. Employers should educate themselves, their managers, and their employees on how to recognize workplace violence threats and the channels for reporting concerns.
This course will teach employees how to define sexual harassment, why it is harmful, and what they can do to prevent it.
In this article, learn how to help support your organization’s efforts in the ongoing fight against cyberattacks.