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Worker's compensation has evolved over time from facilitating medical care for workers to included temporary and permanent disability benefits, vocational rehab and death benefits. Read More about Workers’ Compensation: What It Is and How It Affects Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
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Workplace hazards come in many forms. For Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., failing to install safety guards on machines and a lack of protective gear for employees resulted in nearly… Read More about Identifying and Analyzing Workplace Hazards
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Many [OSHA] rules address employers’ responsibility to protect their workers from known hazards, which may include exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or… Read More about Encouraging Employee Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment
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On July 3, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Midland Davis Corp., a scrap metal recycling center in Moline, IL, with 19 safety violations to the tune… Read More about When Recycling Becomes a Health and Safety Hazard
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Industrial hygiene, according to the AIHA, is a varied and comprehensive profession that requires a sincere commitment to caring about people and the safety of their work environments. Read More about Career Spotlight: Industrial Hygienist
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OSHA’s list of the top 10 violations of worker health and safety regulations is released annually at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo, the world’s largest professional gathering… Read More about Top Ten OSHA Cited Standards in 2018
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In 1931, industrial safety expert H.W. Heinrich proposed a workplace injury theory that is still widely used today – for every 330 workplace incidents, 300 would not result in injury,… Read More about Rethinking the Safety Triangle
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Because so many mission-critical systems from hospital networks to traffic systems now operate online, emergency management degree programs are seeing more and more students enroll every year. Nearly every industry,… Read More about Security Management Plan: What Is It and Why Is It Needed?
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Safety consultants are responsible for a variety of duties, from investigating accidents to developing and writing safety manuals and policies. They can also provide safety training, such as demonstrating proper… Read More about Career Spotlight: Safety Consultant
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Companies use contractors, suppliers, and other vendors to help them achieve their business objectives, but often struggle to encourage contractor safety programs that identify risks and opportunities for improvement. Read More about Starting a Contractor Safety Program