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
EHS Technology
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 Top 3 Characteristics for EH&S Leaders of the Next Generation
A study by Gallup revealed that individuals born between 1981 and 2012 (millennials and Gen Z) are overtaking boomers (those born from 1946 to 1964) as the largest U.S. working demographic by age. This means that EH&S leaders in the … Read More
ROI for EHS Software – Streamlining Workflow (4th in Series)
Though having a continually improving EHS program can help workplaces prevent incidents like injuries, illnesses, and damaging environmental byproducts, for many businesses, safety-related spending can feel like an unnecessary cost that does little to nothing in terms of driving revenue. … 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
The Advantage of ESG for EHS Professionals
For decades, EHS professionals have been reporting on environmental health and occupational safety at the workplace. The earliest purpose of EHS was to reach compliance standards and keep reputational risk at bay. This was only a standard for some high-risk … Read More
