Environmental health and safety (EH&S) management has become increasingly important in companies – from preventing workplace injuries to ensuring a well-lit working environment. Unfortunately, many times the “E” for “environmental” is seen as less important in the modern workplace, or … Read More
EHS professionals
The Sustainability Training/Certification Cheat Sheet
The responsibilities in EHS are evolving as stakeholder awareness has significantly increased in recent years. Business investments now include meeting stricter compliance measures and transparent reporting for disclosures. EHS professionals can seize this opportunity and push for professional sustainability certifications … Read More
Mental Health: The Future for Social Health & Safety at the Workplace
Before the pandemic, an employee’s mental health concerns were considered an HR (human resources) issue. However, along with other business issues, the pandemic has significantly changed this mindset. The COVID-19 crisis has “leveled the playing field” by affecting everyone in … Read More
The Key Role of Management in EHS
The previous articles on the environmental and social elements of ESG detailed the impact of responsible stewardship on long-term value for businesses. Companies that have not yet done so should prioritize the integration of ESG elements into daily operations. Projections … Read More
Electronic SDS Management in the Age of Cloud Computing
Over the last couple of decades, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) have become increasingly easy for chemical users to acquire electronically. Most manufacturers host up-to-date copies on their websites, readily available to the public. With the increasing accessibility to SDSs, the … Read More
Sustainability Reporting: What it means for EHS
Sustainability reporting is a communication method for businesses to report on their social and environmental performance and declare their commitment to sustainability goals. Over the past forty years, the concept of sustainability reporting has gained significant momentum. Depending on their … Read More
