Traditionally, much of the focus of EHS has been on physical wellbeing and health. These days, studies are showing psychological safety can have a significant impact on the culture in a work environment. When employees show up to work there … Read More
EHS Software
Measuring and Improving Observations
Employee involvement is a key component of many safety management systems. However, companies often struggle to find meaningful ways to get every employee engaged. Employee involvement tends to end up constrained to small, fringe groups comprising only a fraction of … Read More
How to Start a Zero Waste Program: A 3-Step Guide
We have previously explored the business case for zero waste—how investments in zero-waste programs enhance a business’ reputation and boost long-term profits. Once the motivation is there, how do we get such programs up and running? This article outlines the … Read More
Safety Inspections: How Often is Enough?
During the implementation of a robust and sustainable observation program for companies, one question comes up quite often: “How many inspections should we do?” Although a definitive number would be an ideal answer, safety inspection frequency is heavily influenced by … Read More
Relationships Are Not Built Behind a Desk
“If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” –Kouzes & Posner Much of my career and my writings have focused on building trust and productive partnerships between organizations’ workforce and leadership through personal and adult-to-adult interactions. … Read More
The Value of Mobile Tools in EH&S Software
In the last decade, the world has embraced and integrated mobile technology in just about every conceivable capacity. Nearly everyone now carries powerful internet-enabled smartphones in their pockets wherever they go. From scanning a QR code to view the menu … Read More
