For too long, EHS programs have focused almost exclusively on physical hazards, leaving a critical gap in employee well-being. This oversight, particularly for small businesses in manufacturing, can lead to unseen risks that impact productivity, safety, and employee retention. Our latest guide reveals why proactively promoting mental health isn’t just a compassionate choice, but a non-negotiable strategic imperative. Discover actionable steps to integrate comprehensive mental health awareness into your EHS framework, empowering your team and strengthening your entire operation.

Every year, overlooked chemical hazards cause preventable injuries, shutdowns, and compliance nightmares for manufacturers. Discover the most neglected risks, how they slip by even well-meaning teams, and practical steps to fix weak links in your chemical safety program before they become costly mistakes.

Small and mid-sized manufacturing operations often struggle with hazard identification, putting workers and business success at risk. This article explores the top hazard identification challenges, from limited resources to evolving risks, and provides practical steps to address them. Recognizing these obstacles and implementing practical solutions can foster a proactive safety culture, reduce accidents, and keep your facility running smoothly.

Safety engagement is commonly cited as a challenge at facilities. However, employing the art of visual storytelling can reinvigorate even the dullest of safety programs. This post takes you step-by-step through the storytelling board creation process, enabling leaders to leverage this tool for positive safety culture change.

Think defining workplace safety responsibility is straightforward? If so, you may be surprised that it’s not as simple as you think. Many items and circumstances impact the health and safety of any facility.

Are you struggling to understand the ins and outs of LOTO programs? Keeping your employees safe from unexpected bursts of hazardous energy is paramount in any manufacturing environment. LOTO, or lockout tagout, programs provide solutions to keep your workers safe from these hazards.

Even sites with excellent compliance management can be blind to common missteps that lead to injuries and property damage. Keeping workers safe should be a top priority for employees and employers. Continue reading to uncover the everyday workplace safety compliance mistakes routinely made by companies and how you can effectively address them in your operations.

With all the potential safety hazards in the workplace, your organization may be underestimating the risks that worker fatigue dangers pose. Fatigued employees can exhibit poor judgment, slower reaction times, and more when faced with the demands of their work duties. Organizations should have a plan to manage employee fatigue and prevent associated injuries.

Safety incident investigation promotes a better understanding of the undesirable events that occur so businesses can determine the best preventive solutions. But these examinations only yield valuable results when conducted properly. Check out this post to review the components of a safety investigation in detail.

Excellent incident investigation begins with robust safety incident reporting. Why? The initial details from your safety incident reports guide fact-finding efforts. If reporting is flawed, the ensuing investigation may not produce value-added conclusions to prevent recurrences.