Safety Stratus Blog

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Screening (CFATS) Report

Chemicals are integral to modern society. They are extensively used in education, medicine, transportation, food production, manufacturing, and the environment. Despite their numerous benefits, however, they also have the potential to be weaponized. In response to this threat, the Cybersecurity … Read More

Predict Safety-Related Events

The Drawbacks of Trying to Predict Safety-Related Events

The ability to predict safety-related events can be a useful tool in the campaign for companies preventing incidents and protecting the safety of their employees and the environment. Receiving a notification prior to a pending event and having the power … Read More

GIS Technology

GIS Technology: Improving Waste Management

Waste management is a vital problem that has seen a surge in recent years amidst the industrial revolution, continual population growth, greater consumerism, and expanding urban-rural development. Social interventions and government protocols have been introduced to alleviate the problem, increasing … Read More

Machine Guarding

Machine Guarding in Manufacturing Facilities

Manufacturing plants contain numerous dangers that can injure and even kill workers. Common hazards include chemicals, slips and falls, electrical hazards, fast-moving forklifts, and machines with moving parts. Machinery with moving parts has the potential to cause serious workplace injuries, … Read More

EHS Conferences

7 Reasons to Attend EHS Conferences

Investing time and effort into attending an EHS conference offers a participant the advantages of introductions to other EHS professionals, the ability to engage in debate and discussions concerning new trends and solutions, and opportunities for learning about advancements (in … Read More

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Health and Safety in the Workplace: A Young Worker’s Perspective

A normal “rite of passage” for any young person is landing their first job. Work teaches critical skills such as how to provide for oneself and make plans for the future. At whatever age, however, being in the workplace means … Read More