Incident rates have long been regarded as a crucial metric for assessing risk and safety within organizations. These rates offer valuable insights into the number of accidents, injuries, or near misses that occur in workplaces, providing a glimpse into the … Read More
EHS programs
How To Create a Virtuous Cycle of EHS Data Collection
Data collection can play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks in any organization. Collecting and analyzing data can help businesses to identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. This, in turn, enables … Read More
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
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 Anatomy of an Accident: The Top 3 EH&S Red Flags
As businesses recover from the slump caused by the ongoing global health crisis, it is evident that the continual development of the environment, health, and safety (EH&S) programs is a crucial aspect of business success. Though listing every possible EH&S … Read More
The Top 5 Environmental Management Skills Every EH&S Manager Needs to Be Successful
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
