7 steps to prepare for an environmental inspection
Use this guide to learn the seven steps you should take to prepare for an environmental inspection and how EHS Hero’s tools can help you accomplish each one with ease.
Category: Safety
Using job hazard analysis to mitigate fall hazards
A job hazard analysis (JHA), also called a job safety analysis or task hazard analysis, is an effective method for systematically minimizing the risks at your worksite. Not only does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommend them for reducing workplace injuries and illnesses, but well-documented JHAs can also assist during audits.
6 ways to help high-risk employees avoid accidents and injuries
Whether or not you’re in a construction field, many of the safety steps you’re already taking apply to your high-risk employees. Still, there are a few extra measures you might need to keep in mind. Here are 6 important tips for helping your high-risk employees avoid accidents and injuries on the job.
How to prepare for and address workplace emergencies
Learn from Senior EHS Content Specialist Liz Dickinson, J.D., during this valuable, 20-minute webinar where you’ll learn strategies and actionable steps you can take to prepare for and respond to emergencies in the workplace; keeping your people safe, and your business running smoothly.
Advanced incident tracking and analytics
File all incidents, near misses, and observations in a searchable library; automate your reporting and OSHA filing; and prevent incidents before they happen with EHS Hero’s integrated Incident Reporting and Investigation tool.
Watch Incident Reporting and Investigation on-demand demo
The Incident Reporting and Investigation tool can help you enhance workplace safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and MSHA regulations with its comprehensive data collection and centralized file storage.
Why safety software is crucial for the construction industry
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that on-the-job mortalities dropped from 1,003 in 2018 to 976 in 2020 and again to 951 in 2021. Fatalities are also on the decline, dropping from 13.5 death injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2020 to 12.3 per 100,000 in 2021.
Hierarchy of controls for workplace safety
Exposure controls are essential for keeping workers safe, discover the five most critical elements of the hierarchy of controls.
5 Forklift safety guidelines every employer should follow
To ensure your workers are fully equipped to operate forklifts without causing accidents, it’s important to go beyond teaching them general safety policies. Even if they’re already competent and well trained, you need to ensure they fully understand the specific hazards of forklift operation and prevention measures they can take.
Q&A: Shelter areas during extreme weather
In this Q&A, our subject matter experts respond to the question, ‘What areas can we use to shelter employees in the event of a tornado or extreme weather?’ which was submitted by an EHS Hero® subscriber.