Optimizing EHS Programs

Cloud-based ergonomics training and self-assessment software has been shown to help employees resolve more than 70% of ergonomic issues independently, without the need for intervention by an ergonomics professional. This impressive success rate is largely due to the fact that cloud-based ergonomics software makes it possible to provide employees with on-demand access to highly engaging, […]

In the early 1990s, a new market trend called “ethical consumerism” was just starting to lay its roots. Over the last two decades, consumers have increasingly sought and purchased products with labels such as “fair trade,” “green,” “locally sourced,” and “organic.” More recent market trends from Nielsen and Stanford University have confirmed that consumers value, […]

Inside Tesla’s factory in Freemont, California, the ergonomics team is taking the bull by the horns by implementing an aggressive health and safety initiative. Laurie Shelby, Tesla’s Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety, stated in a blog post “We’re taking a proactive approach to safety, which means everything from focusing on ergonomics and having […]

Is Your 300A Accurate? Compliance Tips Before the February 1 Deadline It’s almost that time again! Employers in the United States who are subject to OSHA’s Recordkeeping Rule are required to post a signed copy of their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300 A) in a location accessible to employees by February 1. […]

When workers aren’t properly trained on workplace hazards and appropriate safety protocols, your business is at risk. Yet, deploying, tracking and managing workplace training is an uphill battle. Our article in the January issue of ISHN discusses common workplace training challenges and ways in which technology is helping to ease these burdens. Below, we review how today’s […]

For many safety professionals, Management of Change (MOC) tends to conjure up thoughts of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard, EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule, or other complex regulations intended to help prevent major accidents or environmental releases involving hazardous chemicals. While certainly required by numerous safety and environmental regulations, the value of MOC […]

For operations involving hazardous processes, change management can be a matter of life and death. Operational failures resulting from insufficiently planned changes can cause catastrophic events such as explosions or chemical releases that endanger human lives, and the environment. That is why OSHA developed the Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard, which […]

As the year winds down, now is a good time to review your current EHS programs and identify gaps that software can help fix. If you have remaining funds in your 2017 budget, there’s still time to “use it before you lose it,” and risk lower future budgets. You might also be able to tap […]

By Phil N. Molé, MPH Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, also known as cloud solutions, have been evolving to meet today’s EHS challenges. Still, many EHS professionals have outdated perceptions about cloud solutions, and may not realize the direct ways modern software can streamline compliance and improve EHS management. It’s a good time to […]

“Do you recommend that my ergonomics teams be cross-functional? Or does that dilute the team’s focus?” We get this question often. There are several considerations here. Before creating a team, you first want to think about its purpose, which is to conduct risk assessments, identify solutions, and lead improvement efforts. The team should also be […]