When workers are (or may be) exposed to chemicals, noise, blood, and other workplace hazards on a regular basis, they should be enrolled in a medical surveillance program to evaluate the potential impact of those substances on their health and … Read More
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How to Create a Budget for Safety Programs
With the current geopolitical tensions, a perfect budget for EH&S programs would have to be more changeable than the weather. Creating a budget that covers every aspect of comprehensive EH&S management was difficult enough without the financial setbacks of COVID … Read More
How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls Using EH&S Software
Slips, trips, and falls (often referred to as “STF injuries”) can be a common occurrence in organizations due to poor workplace design, the deterioration of walking and working surfaces, the lack of good housekeeping practices, and unsafe behavior. Simple day-to-day … Read More
What to Consider When Choosing PPE for Employee Health and Safety
Personal protective equipment (or PPE) has long played a critical role in keeping people safe on the job, whether they work in a medical laboratory or a warehouse. The specific type of PPE chosen for employees depends on numerous factors … Read More
Managing an Organization’s Performance Goals Using EH&S Dashboards
Peter Drucker, the most recognizable management thinker of the 20th Century, is credited with saying, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” This statement is at the heart of modern management theory, but Drucker was not just referring … Read More
The Role of EH&S Software in Laboratory Accident Prevention
In general, managing a lab requires paying attention to a lot of moving parts, and outdated safety monitoring protocols increase the likelihood of overlooking critical aspects of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S). Chemical laboratories store many chemicals with varying toxicity … Read More
