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
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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
COP26 and the 2021 Glasgow Climate Pact
Representing 197 different countries, approximately 40,000 delegates (including 120 heads of state) attended the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Two weeks into these passionate, multi-faceted climate negotiations, all countries agreed to the … Read More
How Inspection Software Can Help: Periodic Lockout Tagout Inspections
What is ‘Lockout Tagout?’ Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is a commonly used procedure in both research and industrial environments wherever potentially hazardous equipment or machinery exists and is frequently serviced. As defined by the OSHA Lockout Tagout Standard, the purpose of … Read More
Safety, Commonsense, and Nonsense
Nonsense “Safety is nothing more than using common sense! In the aftermath of accidents, 85% are found to have been preventable.” “According to safety professionals, 4 in 5 serious injuries are the result of workers not being sensible on the job and … Read More
The Purpose & Advantages of Radiation Safety
The use of radioactive materials in the realms of scientific research and medicine is both widespread and extremely valuable. These materials, while useful, do come with a high degree of safety concerns and as such are subject to important, strictly … Read More
