What is GIS? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a framework that enables spatial data to be created, edited, managed, processed, and stored. Spatial data refers to the location dimension of data and includes attribute information (the “about” information). The designation … Read More
EHS management
Safety, Commonsense, and Nonsense
Nonsense “Safety is nothing more than using common sense! In the aftermath of accidents, 85% are found to have been preventable.” “According to safety professionals, 4 in 5 serious injuries are the result of workers not being sensible on the job and … Read More
Don’t Get Stuck in Hindsight Bias – Best Practices in Incident Investigations
“How could they have been so stupid?” “Why didn’t they show more common sense?” “They should have seen it coming.” “The cause was clearly human error.” “Why didn’t they just follow the procedures?” “This accident was clearly preventable.” Do these … Read More
Aligning Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management Practices to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Over the last ten years, the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) reshaped the global business landscape. Once again, technological advancements redefined what was productive and, more importantly, what was possible. The latter not only pertains to production mechanisms but also … Read More
5-Step Guide to an EHS Management System that Works
Efforts to consider the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dimension of doing business began in 2004 when the United Nations Global Compact published the study, “Who Cares Wins”, which described the crucial role of ESG in sustaining businesses in the … Read More
