Category: Safety

Total worker wellness guide

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.

Avoiding Back Injuries: eLearning course preview

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.

How to maximize the value of your safety committee

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.

Types of workplace fires and how to prevent them

Understanding the different types of fires and appropriate extinguishing methods for each type is critical to your safety. You never know when a fire might start, and having the right knowledge will make all the difference. Once you learn about all the fire types and how to put them out, you’ll be able to act quicker in case of an emergency.

Q&A: Ideal ratio of safety professionals to employees

In this article, we’ll share a question submitted via EHS Hero’s EHS Hotline service from a subscriber, who asked, “What is the appropriate ratio of safety professionals to general employee populations?” and the answer provided by our team of in-house subject matter experts.

7 quotes to inspire a stronger workplace safety culture

Creating a culture of safety starts at the top, with employers who recognize the need for processes that are easy to follow. What do your leaders have to say about safety? What do your employees have to say about safety? These seven quotes from famous safety professionals and public figures might provoke some thought.

Five steps to create a custom training plan

Before creating a training program, it is important for you as the trainer to research your company’s situation thoroughly and gather information in a few key areas. This article outlines five objectives and how you can accomplish them when planning your program.

Why your company should report every incident

The success of any workplace safety program relies on various types of incident reporting, as well as employees’ understanding of when, where, and how to submit each report. It may sometimes be challenging to gain acceptance for and recognition of the benefits of incident reports, which have long been a way to promote and enhance worksite safety. However, including incident reports in your environment, health, and safety (EHS) program is crucial, and here are a few reasons why.