Author Archives: SafetyStratus Research Advisory Group

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Screening (CFATS) Report

Chemicals are integral to modern society. They are extensively used in education, medicine, transportation, food production, manufacturing, and the environment. Despite their numerous benefits, however, they also have the potential to be weaponized. In response to this threat, the Cybersecurity … Read More

GIS Technology

GIS Technology: Improving Waste Management

Waste management is a vital problem that has seen a surge in recent years amidst the industrial revolution, continual population growth, greater consumerism, and expanding urban-rural development. Social interventions and government protocols have been introduced to alleviate the problem, increasing … Read More

Machine Guarding

Machine Guarding in Manufacturing Facilities

Manufacturing plants contain numerous dangers that can injure and even kill workers. Common hazards include chemicals, slips and falls, electrical hazards, fast-moving forklifts, and machines with moving parts. Machinery with moving parts has the potential to cause serious workplace injuries, … Read More

EHS Conferences

7 Reasons to Attend EHS Conferences

Investing time and effort into attending an EHS conference offers a participant the advantages of introductions to other EHS professionals, the ability to engage in debate and discussions concerning new trends and solutions, and opportunities for learning about advancements (in … Read More

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Health and Safety in the Workplace: A Young Worker’s Perspective

A normal “rite of passage” for any young person is landing their first job. Work teaches critical skills such as how to provide for oneself and make plans for the future. At whatever age, however, being in the workplace means … Read More

Preventing Workplace Accidents

Preventing Workplace Accidents by Identifying Trends

Workplace accidents are expensive and can be devastating to a company and its workers. The National Safety Council (NSC) has reported that the total cost of work injuries in 2020 was $163.9 billion. This number includes wage and productivity losses, medical expenses, … Read More