Occupational health and safety (OHS) is rapidly evolving with the rise of digital technologies. Innovations like the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, wearables, robotics and mobile devices are reshaping workplace safety, enabling streamlined processes and reducing risks. However, … Read More

From manufacturing to agriculture to healthcare, handling chemicals is a routine part of operations in many industries. However, it comes with its own set of challenges and hazards. For instance, think about a pharmaceutical lab dealing with volatile compounds; such … Read More

EHS Risk Recalibrated The EHS industry is at a pivotal moment, where emerging technologies open new possibilities while long-standing practices require refinement. Despite progress, serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) remain persistently high, and traditional safety metrics no longer capture the … Read More

Despite decades of advancements in workplace safety, the number of serious injury fatalities (SIFs) in the U.S. remains alarmingly steady at around 5,000 each year. As health and safety viewpoints and strategies have evolved plenty over the years, it’s clear … Read More

Navigating the intricacies of health and safety can be overwhelming, given the multitude of processes and frequent updates to keep up with. It’s understandable to occasionally confuse terms, especially when they share similarities, such as audits and inspections. While these … Read More

Being prepared for unpredictable emergencies can be a challenge, but it’s vital. Workplaces often bear significant losses because of natural disasters, emergencies and unexpected events. An organization’s location, workforce size, building layout and the use of dangerous materials or machinery … Read More

When we hear the word failure, we have been conditioned to assume something negative. But when it comes to health and safety, are we doing more damage than good when we buy into failure’s bad reputation? Or we actually understand … Read More

Workplace safety is placing an increasing emphasis on psychosocial risks and hazards. Notably, factors like job stress and burnout have emerged as focal points, demonstrating direct links to employee absence, reduced productivity and elevated turnover rates.  Psychosocial assessments and reporting … Read More

Having a strong ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy in place can help differentiate your organization from competitors as well as contribute to a safer and healthier world. In this article, we’ll explore the essential elements and considerations for creating … Read More

Many organizations are hesitant to invest in health and safety software, either because they view it as an unnecessary cost, believe that current processes are sufficient or are unconvinced of its value. However, maintaining a functional health and safety program … Read More