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EHS Management Systems

Gamification in EHS Management Systems: Fostering Employee Involvement for a Safer Workplace 

Employee involvement is undeniably a cornerstone of effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems. Engaged employees are more likely to adhere to safety protocols, report incidents, and actively contribute to a culture of safety. Gamification is a growing trend … Read More

Big 4” Construction Site Hazards

How to Avoid the “Big 4” Construction Site Hazards 

Finding adequate labor in a dwindling workforce is still an issue for many industries. The construction industry is especially taxed with this dilemma, translating into delays in projects and an increased interest in timesaving, productivity-boosting technology for supporting work and … Read More

Words have Power

The Impact of Language on Worker Safety: A Paradigm Shift in Incident Investigation

In the realm of worker safety, language is not just a tool for communication; it is a powerful primer that shapes the context in which workers approach their jobs and navigate their environments. One striking example of this phenomenon is … Read More

Safety Asset Tracking

In-Sync: How Safety Asset Tracking Connects Users to Life-Saving Assets 

Check out this blog to learn more about safety asset tracking, including the attributes to look for in software and how these systems connect end users to life-saving equipment and information. … Read More

EPA Reportable Quantities (RQ) Screening Report

What to Know About the EPA Reportable Quantities (RQ) Screening Report

Chemical accidents resulting in the release of toxic substances, such as what happened with the Ohio train derailment in early 2023, necessitate immediate and coordinated action from the federal and local governments and other concerned parties to manage and minimize … Read More

fall protection regulations

A Closer Look at Fall Protection and Changing the Number of Fatalities

Even those outside of the construction industry can guess the dangers of working from heights. However, despite the obvious hazards of such work and the many fall protection regulations put in place to counter the risk, falls are still the … Read More