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WEBSep 11, 2024 · Simplifying OSHA Rooftop Fall Protection Requirements. 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
WEB4 days 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.
OSHA Ends Healthcare ETS - EHS Today
WEBJan. 19, 2022. Agency will continue enforcing recommended practices while working on a permanent rule. David Sparkman. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially ended its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for workers in the healthcare industry, but employers should not …
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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