The idea of a hazardous workplace usually conjures up the image of a busy construction site with fall hazards, excavations, and equipment, or a manufacturing plant with lots of moving parts and loud machinery. However, even offices can be hazardous … Read More
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Preventing Hearing Loss in the Workplace
Some work environments are inherently extremely noisy. This environmental factor could be a serious hazard to workers if it is not handled correctly. As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 22 million workers encounter dangerous … Read More
Home » Safety Platform Blog » Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Screening (CFATS) Report
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
Home » Safety Platform Blog » GIS Technology: Improving Waste Management
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
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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
Home » Safety Platform Blog » 7 Reasons to Attend 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