Archive for August 2020
Five Myths About Lightning You Need to Know
Lightning is a random act of nature that can strike at any time of the year, most often during summer months. So far this year, there have been 26 people reported to have been struck by lightning; 12 of those people died, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA). It might be cool to look…
Read MoreUpdate Your Business Preparedness Plan as Hurricane Season Ramps Up
As hurricane season begins and the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact and disrupt operations, businesses must plan for a potential compound disaster, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA). Atmospheric and oceanic conditions are primed to fuel storm development in the Atlantic, leading to what could be an “extremely active” season, according to…
Read MoreReturn to work a “balancing act” for HR
As branch and office reopenings continue, human resources (HR) professionals will play a critical and multifaceted role in shaping what the return to work will look like for employees during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of HR’s biggest tasks will be ensuring compliance with local, state, and national health and safety guidance—and sometimes making the…
Read MoreQualified Safety Sales Training Now Available Online
PPE Marketing & Sales Professionals Can Earn Duel Certification in One Week Safety equipment sales and marketing professionals are now able to complete vital industry training, earn an official professional designation and an OSHA 30 certification after one week of online education. The Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP) Program, the industry’s premier training program for…
Read MoreHow tomorrow’s sustainability leaders can benefit from past successes and pitfalls
In the journal Sustainability Science, Christopher Boone, dean of Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and other leaders of sustainability organizations—including academic institutions and international nonprofits—report on valuable lessons they’ve distilled from their own experiences about successful leadership. The work describes pathways to success for tomorrow’s organizations and highlights five areas that can contribute to success,…
Read MoreHow to approach Safety by Design?
Everyone involved in a construction project has their own skillset, knowledge base, and experience. Each position looks at a project through a unique lens. Designers and architects look at what is being built, construction managers look at how to build it, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals look at how to build it safely.…
Read MoreBusinesses lobby Congress for protection from COVID-19 related lawsuits
Congress has shifted its focus to how companies can better protect themselves from lawsuits related to coronavirus. Many businesses are worried that customers or workers, who may not always abide by new COVID-19 safety rules, will try to sue operators if they get sick. At the federal level, the agency that can protect workers, OSHA,…
Read MoreEmerson introduces workplace distancing, contact tracing technology to help manufacturers protect workers
Emerson has enhanced its Location Awareness technology to include social density management and contact tracing to protect employee health and help essential industries safely continue operations during challenging times, such as the current coronavirus pandemic. Part of its Plantweb™ digital ecosystem, Emerson’s Location Awareness provides an easy-to-install, cost-effective and reliable solution in the most severe…
Read MoreLawmakers Want OSHA to regulate ammonium nitrate
Some federal lawmakers are calling on OSHA to update its ammonium nitrate handling standards in the wake of the Aug. 4 Beirut seaport blast that killed more than 170 people and laid waste to a large swath of the Lebanese capital. Drawing a comparison to the West Fertilizer explosion that killed 15 people, including 12 emergency responders…
Read MoreHigh temperatures slow work, trigger special precautions for outdoor laborers
High temperatures are making tough jobs harder for people working outdoors in Kern County, and recently high humidity and poor air quality aren’t helping, according to Bakersfield.com Probably the biggest impact the ongoing heat wave has had locally is shortened work hours for some crews. The workday starts and ends earlier, which can lower productivity…
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