Category: Safety

Chemical accident prevention checklist

OSHA’s general duty clause, under Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA, clearly implies the need for a source to carefully look at its processes and take steps to reduce the amount and effects of an accidental release regardless of whether the facility is required to comply with Chemical Accident Prevention of 40 CFR 68 (i.e., the Risk Management Program). This article can help ensure compliance with the general duty clause.

Q&A: Power strip safety: are they considered extension cords?

Are power strips considered extension cords, with or without surge protectors built in? Subscribers of EHS Hero® get access to our team of in-house subject matter experts. EHS Hotline allows subscribers to submit questions and receive timely, thorough, and plain-English answers from our team of experts—complete with resources and references. This page will cover our in-house subject matter expert’s answer to that question.

An employer’s role in preventing and responding to domestic violence

Domestic violence has become a widely publicized issue in recent years because of its unfortunate impact on families, friends, and even coworkers. It is important for employers to understand their role in handling domestic violence-related issues in the workplace, so they can keep employees safe and avoid discrimination claims.

The top 5 safety KPI’s you should be tracking

These five safety KPI’s will most likely make the biggest immediate difference for your company as they all have the potential to increase safety, increase safety culture, and decrease fines. 

What makes a great safety manager?

Are you a safety manager looking to hone your skills and impress your peers? Or are you hoping to hire a quality safety manager who will improve working conditions and cut incident-related costs at your company? Read more on what makes a great safety manager.

Selling safety to your leadership team

Get leadership buy-in on this year’s safety initiatives. This helpful guide lays out the what, when, who, and how to effectively communicate the benefits of advancing your organization’s safety program to protect workers and the bottom line.

Q&A: Fit tests for employees choosing to wear respirators

EHS Hotline allows subscribers to submit questions and receive timely, thorough, and plain-English answers from our team of experts—complete with resources and references. This question focuses on fit tests for employees who choose to wear respirators.

Back to basics: scaffolding safety

Many industries deploy scaffolding to get work done, specifically in construction, where millions of employees use scaffolding on a regular basis. According to OSHA, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reported 52 fatal falls to lower levels from scaffolding in 2021, and in FY 2022, scaffolding citations were listed at number five on OSHA’s top 10 most-violated workplace standards.