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WEBSep 11, 2024 · EHS Today informs environment, health and safety leaders on news, trends, management strategies, and regulatory updates that help them provide safe and healthy work sites.
Workplace Well-Being is Worsening - EHS Today
WEB1 day ago · Workplace Well-Being is Worsening. Sept. 19, 2024. All is not well at work, according to a recent survey. Nicole Stempak. The workplace has undergone significant changes in the past five years. So, too, has worker well-being. An annual survey of more than 1.5 million workers has found that between …
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.
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.
When the Danger is Internal: What EHS Professionals Need to …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · In workplaces like manufacturing facilities, construction sites and warehouses, we spend so much time considering how to protect workers from obvious dangers like trip hazards and powerful machinery. But for more than 1 in 5 American workers today, thoughts of self-harm or suicide are equally real ...
OSHA Finally Issues Emergency Temporary Standard, but Only …
WEBJun 10, 2021 · After much speculation and many delays, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finally announced it will issue an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect healthcare workers from contracting COVID-19. The standard focuses on healthcare workers most likely to have contact with someone infected with the virus. OSHA announced the new standard alongside new general industry ...
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.
Safety Software Market to Hit $2 Billion in 2023 | EHS Today
WEB5 days ago · In an effort to address the nearly 3 million people who die annually from work-related accidents, companies turn to EHS software to reduce the volume of incidents.. ABI Research forecasts that the EHS software market will grow by CAGR 6.7% over the next ten years and reach revenues of US$2.2 billion in 2034.
EHS Professionals Need to Change Safety Management Methods
WEBAug 28, 2024 · EHS Professionals Need to Change Safety Management Methods. 78% of EHS staff were less likely to be moving forward with AI. Integrated risk management (IRM) is becoming a priority across organizations, according to a new study from Origami Risk. The reason for this is complex risks such as those arising from extreme weather and …