How to Measure the Success of Your Safety Programs
This article will help safety professionals when trying to define success and outline best practices to help you demonstrate the value of the companies safety programs and initiatives.
EHSQ Managers: On the Front-Lines of Reducing the Risk of Fatigue Related Incidents in the Workplace
n our recent webinar, “There’s More to a Yawn than Meets the Eye: Understanding the Risk & Costs of Fatigue to Your Operations,” Cority and Fatigue Science discussed ways that EHSQ professionals can support their organizations in identifying and mitigating the risks associated with fatigue. “Fatigue is a physiological condition that we all face when […]
OSHA Proposes Elimination of the OSHA 300 and 301 Reporting Requirements
Background In May of 2016, OSHA revised the recordkeeping regulation requiring companies with 250 or more employees to submit information from OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301, electronically to OSHA annually. Additionally, companies in certain industries with 20-249 employees were required to only electronically submit information from only the OSHA Form 300A, which is the […]
Environmental Management Software for a Brighter Future
No matter who we are, almost everyone wants the same thing: to leave the world a better place for those who come after us. For some people, it’s about leaving a legacy for their children and grandchildren. For others, it’s about benefitting the community as a whole. Businesses have many opportunities to improve the world […]
Is There a Resurgence of Black Lung Disease in Appalachia?
Late in 2016, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a resurgence in Black Lung Disease cases, especially in Appalachia. According to the CDC, the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 (Amended 1977), also known as the Coal Act, led to a significant decrease in reported cases of Progressive Massive Fibrosis […]
Got Mercury? Be Prepared for New EPA Reporting Requirements
Mercury is one of the most toxic substances on Earth. Minute amounts of Mercury present a significant human health risk since it can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause significant neurological damage. More than 60 years ago, the world learned about Minamata, Japanand the devastation that severe mercury poisoning can have on an entire population […]
Is Your Company Managing HAZWOPER Medical Testing Properly?
Are you conforming to the HAZWOPER regulations set forth by OSHA? Learn more here to ensure your health and safety programs aren’t missing any critical components.
Building a Healthier Business with HSE Software
The costs of workplace illnesses injuries, and safety violations are staggering. HSE software can help your business mitigate these health risks and build a healthier business from the ground up.
Barclays and Greenstone win 2018 Sustainability Product of the Year award
Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Barclays and Greenstone a winner in the 2018 Sustainability Awards.* The development of a new software solution to facilitate the monitoring and reporting of initiatives to reduce environmental impacts, has been recognized as the 2018 Sustainability Product of the Year. The Sustainability Awards honor those people, teams and organizations […]
The Latest on Radiation Exposure in the Workplace
What do medical staff who work with x-rays, CAT scans, and radioactive medicines, miners who are exposed to rock layers that contain radioactive elements (like radon, uranium, or thorium), and nuclear power plant workers all have in common? Each one of these industries have employees who are exposed to workplace radiation. Without proper precautions, radiation […]