In 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Goals were launched with the embedded motto of “No one left behind.” The goals serve as reminders and the proverbial “to-do” list for all 193 signatory countries that adopted the SDGs to pursue ending … Read More
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The Value of Mobile Tools in EH&S Software
In the last decade, the world has embraced and integrated mobile technology in just about every conceivable capacity. Nearly everyone now carries powerful internet-enabled smartphones in their pockets wherever they go. From scanning a QR code to view the menu … Read More
How can technology help construction companies with their EHS management system?
Construction is the leading industry with regards to its impact on nature and the environment. Over the past two decades, the construction industry itself has undergone many developments.1 The projects, materials used, machinery and tools, as well as the manner … Read More
Waste Management on Construction Sites: Tips to Reduce Waste Disposal
Approximately half of all solid waste on the planet is discarded building materials resulting from construction. One-third of refuse in the US alone is categorized as “construction waste.” A move towards sustainable development means stepping away from reliance on landfills … Read More
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2021 Overview
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) conducts annual sessions that engage its 193 member states on pressing international concerns that threaten overall sustainability and quality of life. Acknowledging societal challenges, the UNGA enjoins governments around the world to help each … Read More
Watch Your Language – Time to Rethink Our Safety Vocabulary?
Over 40 years ago, the legendary founder of Lean Manufacturing and Total Quality Management, W. Edwards Deming, wisely told organizations to “Drive out fear so that everyone may work effectively for the company.” This is point eight in Deming’s famous … Read More
