In the 1990s, there was a significant discussion about “Big Data”. Organisations had begun working digitally due to rapid technological growth and the digitisation of historical records. …
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Underway: The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
by David Walker
Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition and fall prevention,” an OSHA official …
High altitude reduces how much oxygen workers can use with each breath, which can quickly affect stamina, focus, and physical performance. Employers need to manage this risk through careful planning, …
As EHS software (What is) vendors increasingly describe their products as AI-powered or machine learning-enabled EHS platforms, safety professionals face a new evaluation challenge: understanding the difference between systems that …
Responding is Jasper Rouget, vice president of sales, North America, Breadcrumb, San Francisco. Developing a safety program is challenging and time-consuming. Yet, for many construction teams, the program in the …
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Researchers explore link between psychological safety and work performance
by David Walker
London — What’s the cost of employees staying silent about an unsupportive workplace culture? Researchers from Mental Health First Aid England, which calls itself “a social enterprise” and “a national …
Water is one of the most critical resources in any preparedness plan, yet it’s often misunderstood when it comes to storage. Many people assume that water can be stored indefinitely …
A workplace health and safety program is a formal, structured system an organization uses to identify hazards, mitigate risk, train employees, and maintain regulatory compliance. Effective programs reduce workplace injuries …
I don’t know which professional discipline has had the most effect on the management of work health and safety in Australia, but I do know that accounting …
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Hazmat safety agency seeks input on rules for space-related materials
by David Walker
Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking for stakeholder feedback as it looks to “streamline and modernize” its hazardous materials regulations applying to commercial space operations. …