Category: Safety

Make safety simple with EHS Hero’s JHA tool

Performing job hazard analyses (JHAs) can be time-consuming and frustrating, but they are integral for ensuring workplace safety. EHS Hero’s uniquely integrated solution simplifies the JHA process by automating manual processes, keeping files organized and accessible, and providing intuitive mobile functionality.

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) tool on-demand demo video

EHS Hero’s Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) tool is a uniquely integrated solution for increasing awareness of job hazards and adhering to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance. The tool standardizes operations and improves communication across your organization by allowing you to easily upload, build, and share unlimited JHAs.

6 strategies to help you meet your zero-incident goal

Zero incidents—it’s the goal for any organization but making it a reality is a complex process that takes work, commitment and long-term planning. From new policies to training to cultural changes, it involves a lot more than the elimination of risks. Here are six strategies that will help you meet your zero-incident goal sooner rather than later. 

How to report a near miss

Documenting and reporting a near miss can be challenging, especially considering you’re trying to accurately capture something that didn’t occur. In this article, we’ll cover five actionable steps you can take to improve how you report near misses.

The link between safety and financial performance

Workplace safety doesn’t just improve employees’ lives – it boosts your bottom line! Employers who invest in workplace safety and health can dramatically reduce, illnesses, injuries and fatalities, which leads to far fewer compensation costs, OSHA penalties and costly lawsuits. Here are a few of the specific ways that improving worker safety can make your company more productive and profitable. 

3 Key things safety managers should know about posting signs at work

Signs play a crucial role in our daily lives, appearing on the roadside, at crosswalks, and in restaurants. Moreover, signs are equally vital in the workplace, serving as key elements of safety. By strategically placing signs, injuries can be prevented effectively. As a safety manager, having a comprehensive understanding of the types of signs required, their significance, and proper placement is imperative.

Does your company have an emergency action plan?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirement for every business to create an emergency action plan (EAP) isn’t surprising, given the importance of ensuring employees can quickly exit their worksites in case of an emergency. However, OSHA’s guidelines can only take you so far. To thoroughly protect your workers, avoid financial loss, and foster a true sense of security, employers need to go above and beyond. Follow these guidelines and best practices to ensure your EAP is comprehensive and effective.

On-demand demo of BLR’s configurable Audits and Inspections tool

Simplify the audit process and enhance the accuracy of audits with EHS Hero’s Audits and Inspections tool. Ensure ongoing improvement of your safety initiatives, stay compliant with regulatory standards, and prevent costly accidents with our intuitive, configurable audit and inspection management solution.

Assess the risk associated with a job or task

Picking the right risk assessment tool for your organization depends on the specific context and projects you manage. It’s essential to assess the needs of the project and choose the right risk assessment tool accordingly.

Job Hazard Analysis: eLearning course preview

Job hazard analysis, or JHA, is an essential part of a safety program. JHA helps identify workplace hazards and risks, and control, reduce, or eliminate them. After implementing JHA, employees will be better equipped to prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses.