Chemical Management

Welcome to the second installment of our ongoing blog series “Introduction to Hazardous Waste.” In this edition, we’ll cover the basics about how to determine your hazardous waste generator status, and describe the main requirements for each type of generator. If you missed the first post in this series and want to catch up on […]

Managing hazardous waste can be a challenge, regardless of generator status. That’s partly because the regulatory obligations can be difficult to navigate, but also because many generators continue to struggle with the basics of determining if their wastes are hazardous in the first place. In this first installment of our new blog series, the Guide […]

In recent years, the field of safety has evolved from its traditional focus on preventing workplace injuries to a broader focus on protecting employee health and well-being, including their psychological safety. *The Total Worker Health® (TWH) initiative by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has emerged as a powerful framework for driving new […]

Over the last couple of years, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become the new standard of excellence for business and EHS management, and many leaders and industry professionals are still struggling to adapt. That’s understandable, because many are still struggling with traditional EHS management due to lack of efficient ways to complete and share […]

As we’re all still determining the “new normal,” many workers have returned to the office in a hybrid model. Workers are opting to go into the office a few days of the week or month, while working from home the other days. Because of this arrangement, companies are replacing dedicated workstations with open desks and […]

The holidays are here! For many of us, that may mean happy gatherings with family and friends, time to sing songs and eat good food, and to unwind from another busy year. But we need to be careful that chemical products we use during our holiday festivities, including spray-on artificial snow and tree preservative, don’t […]

Many jobs in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and food & beverage industries are taxing on the body. With repetitive motions and long periods of time spent working in awkward positions, employees in these industries are at a high risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).   Good thing we’ve got you covered.  Here are 2 new infographics that break down the positions with the highest MSD risk in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and food […]

When we do webinars and conference presentations on OSHA Recordkeeping compliance, we’re often asked about issues related to work-from-home (WFH) and remote work scenarios. These questions have become more frequent since the pandemic accelerated trends toward remote work, forcing employers to grapple with questions they may never have thought to ask before. When are WFH […]

The ideal scenario for any professional ergonomist starting an ergonomics process is to assess a set list of jobs that are “cyclical”, or take place on a consistent, regimented schedule within a controlled facility. Creating a plan for completing baseline risk assessments and allowing that data to guide all your improvement decisions is always easy […]