Similar to the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR), the practice of ESG was born out of actions in the business community over several decades, leading to our understanding of ESG today. The term ESG refers to evaluating a business … Read More
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Adding Worker Well-Being into Occupational Safety and Health (OHS) Programs
In the past decade, worker well-being has been a well-defined and debated term as discussions have become more open about mental health and the importance of work-life balance. The COVID-19 pandemic served to make well-being a permanent fixture in work … Read More
Health and Safety Red Flags in Academic Institutions
Many cutting-edge technologies are conceived in academic laboratories where hazardous chemicals and safety risks can be prevalent. As such, health and safety protocols are just as important in educational institutions as they are in industries. Recent accidents within academic institutions … Read More
Framing a Successful Occupational Health System
A viable occupational health system is critical to creating a safe and healthy work environment. However, to be truly successful, an occupational health (OH) system needs to go beyond the status quo for safety management to encompass health and safety … Read More
Digitizing Your EH&S Program and the 4 Stages of Implementation
Digitization adds incredible value to the field of environment, health, and safety (EH&S). The benefits include increased efficiency in communication, regulatory compliance, and overall safety performance. Despite the many advantages, however, the commitment and complexity involved with adopting a new … Read More
Effective Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Strategies at the Workplace
The concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (commonly referred to as DE&I within the workplace) cover the efforts an organization makes to ensure that all employees are treated equally. This also entails the programs, language, and opportunities put in place … Read More
