Category: Safety

Q&A: Workplace violence policy requirements

OSHA does not have a specific regulatory standard for workplace violence, but they can and do cite employers for failure to protect employees from harm due to workplace violence under the “General Duty Clause” of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Prepare for the heat with a free checklist

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports there are an average of 3,389 injuries and illness each year that cause workers to miss work. When employees miss work, not only is it costing you money, but it poses risks to your employees’ health and safety.

Behavior-Based Observations on-demand demo

BLR’s Behavior-Based Observations tool helps fight employee complacency by encouraging your workers to actively engage with safety. This tool also provides quantifiable measures of safety, which can help drive management buy-in. Actionable data can identify frequent offenders and areas for improvement so you can make data-driven policy decisions.

It’s getting hot in here – OSHA heat standard on the horizon

Because there’s currently no federal heat stress standard, OSHA continues to address workplace heat hazards by citing employers for violations of the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, which requires employers to provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards. OSHA claims that between 2015 and 2020, it has conducted approximately 200 heat-related inspections each year, many of which resulted in citations under the General Duty Clause.

Back to basics: Preventing mold exposure

There are many hazards in the workplace, but one of the most insidious is mold. Exposure to mold and fungus can lead to health problems for workers, so you need to keep an eye on it. In this EHS Daily Advisor article, learn the basics.

How to develop a winning ESG strategy

ESG is a key component in today’s sustainable investment strategies. As more and more organizations enter the ESG arena, it’s important that your organization stand out from the crowd. Download this guide to get started on developing a consistent and transparent strategy that keeps your organization near and dear to consumers, employees, and investors.

BLR’s EHS Hero named G2 Leader for fourth consecutive quarter

EHS Hero®—BLR’s flagship environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance and management solution—was recognized as a leader in EHS software by G2 in its spring 2024 reports, marking its fourth consecutive quarter earning this coveted badge.