On the afternoon of August 24, 2020, a construction worker employed by an electrical contractor was preparing to install a new power line between two utility poles at a Tennessee construction site. The worker threw the guide twine, pulled the cable toward the next pole, but it arched higher than intended and contacted the distribution […]
The holiday season, marked by joyous celebrations, brings a unique set of challenges for workplace safety. As weather conditions change and people socialize in smaller spaces, it’s essential to navigate potential hazards and prioritize the well-being of employees. From difficult road conditions to the impact of fatigue and distractions, employers and frontline workers alike must […]
ESG reporting requirements are becoming a critical component of corporate strategy for organizations around the world, particularly in the United States and the European Union. With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) about to come into force in the EU and new rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission arriving soon, ESG reporting has quickly […]
Workplace accident rates across the United States have been in decline for many years as a result of the dedication of health and safety professionals. However, those rates seem to have bottomed out over the last few years, stubbornly refusing to move any lower. This blog looks at those areas that have the highest rates […]
Long hours and commutes, lack of sleep and a lack of employer policies in these areas increased the likelihood of risky driving events for oil ad gas workers.
Effective compliance training is not merely a regulatory requirement but a strategic investment in the well-being of employees and the success of the organization as a whole. Through comprehensive and engaging compliance training, companies can significantly reduce the occurrence of workplace incidents, accidents and injuries. When workers are properly trained in safety protocols, they are […]
The adoption of EHS mobile technology allows Wizz Air to immediately report on and record flight information and incidents, even when employees are off-line. Wizz Air, with its 6,400+ employees, is a Central-Eastern European airline with its head office in Budapest, Hungary. The airline, which carried 21.7 million customers in 2021, serves many cities across […]
Moss searched for a safety management system and settled on the Intelex Health and Safety Management platform to organize all the data it had been collecting.
Rather than reacting to existing events, implement risk management software to anticipate potential hazards and implement risk management and assessment strategies.
Job hazard analysis (JHA) or job safety analysis (JSA) help to identify risks and create safer workplaces.
With ESG, there’s a triple bottom line: profit, people, and the planet that will be demanded not only by the internal stakeholder, but the consumer and those looking to invest as shareholders.
As companies pursue more proactive and preventive safety strategies such as Safety by Design, they are looking for new processes and methods such as Permit to Work software, to help make it happen. Keeping workers healthy, happy and safe should be a strong governance focus within every company’s ESG strategy. In 2019, over 27% of […]
