EHS Insider Blog

How to Improve Near Miss Reporting

There are many possible stumbling blocks to having a successful Near Miss Reporting System. Getting employees, supervisors, and management all to take part in a proactive reporting system is easier said than done. To learn more about why near misses do not get reported, see our article, "8 Reasons Near Misses Do Not Get Reported." Methods to help resolve common near miss reporting issues will be discussed in this article.
Topics: Near Misses

What is OSHA - Topic 6

What is OSHA: Topic 6 - Where can you go for help? A. Sources within the Workplace/Worksite There are many resources available to you if you want to find out more information about a safety or health issue in your workplace. Some sources are:
Topics: What is OSHA Safety Training

When Winter Comes: Facility Maintenance & Safety Save the Day

The cold and snow of winter is here, and with it, all of the challenges that winter brings to facilities maintenance. While snow and ice can be inconvenient to homeowners, for many companies, these conditions represent a crucial business issue. Closing down, even for a day, means lost business. With proper preparation businesses can avoid or at least minimize site maintenance problems, downtime and injuries. To make sure your facility can withstand the colder weather, take a look at some of these timely facility maintenance and safety tips for the winter months.
Topics: Winter Safety

The True Cost of Accidents & How They Impact Top Line Revenue

The cost of an employee injury should be fairly straightforward, but actually involves more factors than some organization’s realize. The true cost of a reportable injury is the combination of direct and indirect expenses, both of which have a severe, negative impact on your top line revenue. It is important to understand your indirect expenses and consider cost-saving options to reduce incidents.

7 Principles of Psychology You Can Use to Improve Your Safety Training

Employers are continually looking for better ways to train employees on safety standards in the workplace. Safety training is vital for the good of the company, as well as the individual employee, but it is often a dreaded part of the job. Management has a vested interest in getting their participants to be more engaged and actively retain the information provided. By implementing the following seven principles of psychology, you can help improve the educational practices for training your employees.
Topics: Safety Training