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
EHS management
The Use Case for OSHA’s Medical Surveillance Program
When workers are (or may be) exposed to chemicals, noise, blood, and other workplace hazards on a regular basis, they should be enrolled in a medical surveillance program to evaluate the potential impact of those substances on their health and … Read More
Practical Applicability: 3 Ways EHS Software is Adding Value
Safety is an increasingly important aspect of work, especially when it comes to retaining employees and attracting new talent. However, with a dwindling workforce, how are companies able to keep safety a priority? In recent years, technology has become an … Read More
What to Consider When Choosing PPE for Employee Health and Safety
Personal protective equipment (or PPE) has long played a critical role in keeping people safe on the job, whether they work in a medical laboratory or a warehouse. The specific type of PPE chosen for employees depends on numerous factors … Read More
Managing an Organization’s Performance Goals Using EH&S Dashboards
Peter Drucker, the most recognizable management thinker of the 20th Century, is credited with saying, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” This statement is at the heart of modern management theory, but Drucker was not just referring … Read More
The Role of EH&S Software in Laboratory Accident Prevention
In general, managing a lab requires paying attention to a lot of moving parts, and outdated safety monitoring protocols increase the likelihood of overlooking critical aspects of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S). Chemical laboratories store many chemicals with varying toxicity … Read More
