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WEBOct 2, 2024 · Promote Safety & Productivity through Ergonomic Glove Design. This infographic illustrates how ergonomically designed gloves help provide workers with protection against the injuries and mistakes that can occur due to hand fatigue, poor ... EHS Today informs environment, health and safety leaders on news, trends, management strategies, and ...
Top 10 EHS Trends of 2022 - EHS Today
WEBDec 20, 2022 · Beating the Heat. In April, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. As part of the program, OSHA will proactively initiate inspections in over 70 high-risk industries in indoor and outdoor work settings when the National Weather Service has issued a heat warning or ...
The Top 10 EHS Trends of 2021
WEBDec 30, 2021 · At its peak in early 2021, the U.S. recorded more than 3,000 deaths a day. Then, in the spring, the U.S. reached a point where rate of vaccinations administered surpassed that of reported cases. The situation was finally looking brighter. July 4 festivities really did feel like a declaration of independence.
Safety Best Practices to Implement in the Year Ahead
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · As of January 2023, OSHA's maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations is $15,625 per violation, while the maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations is $156,259 per violation. According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance, the average cost for all accident claims …
The Future of EHS - EHS Today
WEBThe Future of EHS. June 7, 2022. EHS managers have a once-in-a-generation chance to make working life more flexible, modern and safer for everyone. Bill Pennington. COVID-19 has caused a revolution in the environment, health and safety (EHS) function at workplaces across the world, in what has become a story of two timelines for industry leaders.
EHS Technology: It’s All in the Data - EHS Today
WEBNov 28, 2023 · EHS Technology: It’s All in the Data. The latest tech innovations not only are keeping workers safer but are showing a solid ROI. It seems like almost every day a new technology hits our radar, and that’s certainly true for EHS professionals. Innovations and new tools are emerging that are designed to keep the workforce safe, or at least safer.
Top 10 Trends in EHS in 2020 - EHS Today
WEBDec 9, 2020 · Here are the top 10 issues impacting safety professionals in 2020, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in one of our digital products, or on one of our social media channels. Our thanks to EHS Today ’s editorial staff and all others who contributed to our coverage throughout the year. 1. Respirators.
America's Safest Companies 2021 - EHS Today
WEBThe winning companies for 2021 are: Yonkers Contracting Company. America’s Safest Companies was founded in 2002 by EHS Today. To date, more than 250 companies have been recognized with this annual award. We hope these profiles-in-safety inspire you, and we invite you to consider applying for the ASC award in 2022.
Workplace Safety: Best Practice, Compliance, and Trust in the …
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Second, a widely cited poll of 3,400 respondents across seven countries conducted by Edelman in late 2020 yielded striking results. Only half of employees believed that office spaces are safe. Employees placed the least amount of confidence in CEOs and senior managers to lead on return to work (14%). Most respondents received the majority of ...
The Next Frontier of Workplace Safety - EHS Today
WEBMay 17, 2021 · Employees throughout the manufacturing industry filed hundreds of worker safety lawsuits in 2020. In fact, 68% of workers globally reported they do not feel completely safe at work, citing inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and employer noncompliance with sanitation protocols, mask wearing and temperature checks. This also resulted in OSHA issuing $3.8 million in penalties for ...