EHS Compliance is very important not only to business owners and managers, but their employees, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies too. But what exactly is EHS Compliance anyway, and why and what do we need to know about it? In this article, we’ll explore that.
Implementing a safety program is integral for preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace, increasing productivity, and engaging employees with safety. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, this article will teach you 8 actionable steps you can use to build an effective safety program.
To ensure multiemployer worksite safety, it’s crucial to keep in mind several key strategies, regardless of whether you’re partnering with a staffing agency, hiring independent contractors, or working alongside another firm.
Given the rapid pace at which technology advances, safety personnel need to understand its risks, rewards, and best uses. The following article discusses a few of technology’s most significant impacts on worker safety.
If you’ve ever questioned what injuries and illnesses are recordable vs. non-recordable on your OSHA Form 300, short for OSHA Log of Injuries and Illnesses, this infographic will help clarify. In the event that OSHA inspects your workplace for dangers and issues citations, you can be sure they’ll be reviewing your establishment’s injury and illness records, or your OSHA Form 300, so you’ll want to be sure you understand how to properly document. Employers that fail to record injuries and illnesses properly may face heavy fines and increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities.
The need to identify, assess, and mitigate potential workplace hazards can be overwhelming, particularly as regulations evolve and work processes become increasingly intricate. If you’re finding it challenging to manage your JHA obligations, you’re not alone. But fear not, BLR is here to help. Read on to learn when and how to complete an effective job hazard analysis and how an EHS management software solution, like BLR’s EHS Hero, can streamline and simplify your JHA processes.
Download this Total Worker Wellness Guide to learn frameworks for identifying and addressing hazards caused by stress, fatigue, burnout, and substance use that can be used to protect the safety and health of your workers and advance their physical and mental well-being.
In this training session, workers will learn what risk factors and hazards lead to back injuries, and how they can be avoided. Watch this course preview to see some of the ways workers are educated on protecting their backs and preventing injury.
Safety committees can provide immense value to any organization’s safety program by leading a companywide effort to improve safety. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn’t require every workplace to have a safety committee, some states or local regulations may require certain workplaces or industries to have one. In this article, learn how your can maximize the value of having one in your organization.
Explore the several training topics needed to remain compliant with federal and state laws.