“A general rule of thumb is to identify activities that expose employees to heat above 85° F for 15 minutes or more.”
Full article: Safety Leadership: Are you prepared to keep your workers safe from heat?
Source: Safety Leadership
Epilog for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final rules
EEOC’s final rule and interpretive guidance for implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was published in the April 19, 2024 Federal Register.
Full article: Epilog for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final rules
Source: Safety Best Practices
Safety Leadership: Managing safety risks amid the rise of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles
“As the automotive industry adapts to meet sustainability objectives, the safety of alternative fuel vehicles emerges as a paramount concern.”
Full article: Safety Leadership: Managing safety risks amid the rise of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles
Source: Safety Leadership
The 5 whys for menstrual health awareness in the workplace
Menstruation seems like an odd topic to discuss as a workplace OHS issue as Menstrual Hygiene Day is in May.
Full article: The 5 whys for menstrual health awareness in the workplace
Source: Safety Best Practices
Safety Leadership: Boost safety and engagement with a speak-up culture
“Leaders not only set the tone but also shape the culture through their words and actions.”
Full article: Safety Leadership: Boost safety and engagement with a speak-up culture
Source: Safety Leadership
U.S. employers need to embrace concepts of PWFA
If our nation seeks to remain the richest on the planet, then U.S. employers must embrace the concepts of the PWFA.
Full article: U.S. employers need to embrace concepts of PWFA
Source: Safety Best Practices
Safety Leadership: BLS fatal injuries data release: Deciphering the implications
“For anyone deeply invested in workplace safety, what significance does this report hold? What insights can we glean from the numbers?”
Full article: Safety Leadership: BLS fatal injuries data release: Deciphering the implications
Source: Safety Leadership
How to develop a lifelong OHS career plan
If you have spent four or more years earning an OHS related degree, then you are likely a career thinker looking to maximize your professional growth.
Full article: How to develop a lifelong OHS career plan
Source: Safety Best Practices
Safety Leadership: Five principles for creating a risk-based decision-making culture
“One of the most troubling and persistent worries of today’s leaders is the potential for catastrophic occupational and process safety events.”
Full article: Safety Leadership: Five principles for creating a risk-based decision-making culture
Source: Safety Leadership
Safety Leadership: EHS staffing optimization: Four questions to ask
“As environmental, health and safety professionals, we love to have benchmarks and compare metrics. But we really want the answers to: ‘What’s the right ratio of EHS professionals to employees?’”
Full article: Safety Leadership: EHS staffing optimization: Four questions to ask
Source: Safety Leadership