Resources and Other Results:
Manufacturing Safety: Learning from Expensive Lessons in American Industry
An examination of recent OSHA violations at three American manufacturing facilities, with recommendations for improving safety conditions in your organization... More →
How an All-in-One EHS System Simplifies Manufacturing Safety
Safety is a constant challenge in manufacturing. Despite extensive safety measures, injuries remain alarmingly common. In 2023 alone, the U.S... More →
A Practical Guide to Workplace Audits and Inspections
Unlock the Power of Smarter Safety Audits & Inspections In high-risk industries like construction and manufacturing, safety isn’t just about... More →
5 Ways AI is Transforming Safety Communication in Manufacturing
In manufacturing, safety communication is the backbone of preventing injuries, ensuring compliance, and fostering trust within teams. Yet, for many... More →
Q & A: Decline of Manufacturing Injuries
Question: “Can the decline from 1970 to 2009 be attributed to the environment moving from manufacturing environment to a more... More →
Proper Hand Hygiene and Handwashing in Food Manufacturing
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that if everyone routinely washed their hands, 1 million deaths a year could... More →
Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Food Production
Current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) are general practices and procedures recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure... More →
Salmonella Control in Food Manufacturing
The CDC estimates that approximately 1.35 million illnesses and 420 deaths occur due to non-typhoidal Salmonella annually in the United... More →
Floor and Drain Cleaning in Food Manufacturing
Floors and drains are a commonly overlooked source of contamination in food manufacturing and processing facilities. Drains are a notorious... More →
Foreign Material Control in Food Manufacturing
Physical contaminants in food processing and manufacturing plants can pose serious health hazards to consumers. Common physical contaminants include metal... More →
Pest Control in Food Manufacturing
Pests are naturally drawn to food manufacturing and processing plants. Common pests in and around these facilities include rodents, flies... More →
Listeria Control in Food Manufacturing
Listeria monocytogenes is a common strain of pathogenic bacteria in the food processing and manufacturing industries. Food manufacturers are particularly... More →
12 Ways Food Manufacturers Protect Consumers Who Suffer From Food Allergies
A food allergy happens when the body treats a normally harmless food as though it were a dangerous substance. The... More →
Food Defense
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six Americans get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and... More →
From Safety to Productivity: How Effective Training Fuels Industrial Success
In today's industrial environment, balancing safety, compliance, and productivity is key to success. Effective training programs are essential for this... More →
Cleaning and Sanitizing in Food Manufacturing
Food manufacturers must implement and follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures to prevent cross-contamination, foodborne illness, and accelerated spoilage. To... More →
Onboarding Made Easy: Streamlining New Worker Safety in Manufacturing with AI
First-year workers are among the most vulnerable employees in manufacturing, accounting for 35% of workplace injuries. These injuries not only... More →
Some Tips for National Food Safety Awareness Month
Now here’s a topic that’s important to everyone; making sure that the food you prepare and eat is safe and... More →
Selecting the Best Online Workplace Safety Training Vendor
Creating an effective online training program is important for the safety of your employees, and finding the perfect online safety... More →
Qualified Electric Worker (QEW)
OHSA’s qualified electric worker (QEW) standards can be confusing whether you’re a manufacturing facility, construction site, or utility. Many people... More →
Work Zone Safety: 6 Strategies for Navigating the Road Ahead
As winter's cold retreats, the season of road work eagerly steps into the limelight across the United States, bringing unique... More →
Machine Guarding
Workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer approximately 18,000 injuries and over 800 deaths per year. ...and machine safeguards are... More →
#17: First year safety pro syndrome
Series host Jill James connects with Katie, a safety specialist in manufacturing from the Milwaukee area. Katie is one of... More →
Machine Guarding
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Qualified Electric Worker (QEW) – Everything you Need to Know to Comply with OSHA 1910.332 & 1910.333
It’s not just regulatory compliance. In the last 10 years, more than 20,000 workers were injured in workplace electrical accidents... More →
#10: It’s not about being more careful.
Podcast series host Jill James speaks with Scott, a safety engineer in the telecomm industry, and published author. An 18-year... More →
Employee Safety Training Topics
Create a culture of workplace safety with our microlearning safety training videos. We offer a wide variety of safety courses... More →
#56: Printing Companies, Paper, and Safety
In this episode of The Accidental Safety Pro, podcast series host Jill James is joined by Jeff, a seasoned safety... More →
Persistent Risks: Why Manufacturing Needs a New Approach to Safety
Manufacturing is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing over 12.7 million workers. Yet, despite advancements in automation and process... More →
How Safety Training Reduces Costs and Increases Productivity
Business leaders often struggle with the rising costs of workplace incidents. These costs include medical expenses, insurance premiums, and lost... More →
Building a Stronger Safety Culture Through EHS Software
Ensuring safety is crucial for any organization, yet developing a strong safety culture can be overwhelming. Although traditional safety management... More →
Upgrade Your Chemical Safety: How SDS Management Got Smarter
You’ve got a shelf full of binders, each packed with printed Safety Data Sheets. Some are outdated. Others are missing... More →
Build a Safer Workplace: Why Contractor Metrics Matter More Than You Think
Safety culture is about more than posters and procedures. It's reflected in the actions of everyone on-site, including contractors. When... More →
Creating Inclusive Safety Programs: Addressing Diverse Needs in the Workplace
Workplace safety is a fundamental priority for every organization. Crafting safety programs that are inclusive and cater to the diverse... More →
How to Build Your Safety Record for Workforce Recruitment
Today, the employment market is tight across the United States. Statistics tell us everyone who can be employed, is employed... More →
Thankful for Data: Elevating Safety Compliance through Analytics
Safety compliance is a critical concern for organizations across all industries. Failing to comply with safety regulations can lead to... More →
Keeping It Safe in Manufacturing
The construction industry is usually top of mind when it comes to accidents in the workplace, but the equipment and... More →
How to Buy EHS Software for Your Organization (Without Skidding into Regret)
7 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Buy Buying EHS software shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes gamble. Yet for many... More →
Prevent Workplace Injuries: A Guide to Machine Guarding
Imagine working beside a machine, the hum of its parts a constant backdrop to your day. Now, imagine that same... More →
Manufacturing Facilities
Manufacturing facilities, characterized by their heavy machinery and intensive labor environments, are prime locations where readiness for sudden cardiac arrests... More →
Safety 101: When Safety Needs Explaining
Barrett: Welcome to today's EHS Daily Advisor webcast, Safety 101: When Safety Needs Explaining. It does need explaining. People tell... More →
Safety Climb: 5 Milestones of Safety Culture
The Safety Climb is a safety program assessment and development tool designed for safety professionals and company management. The model... More →
Manufacturing
Manufacturing facilities rely on their maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability because it is the lifeline of the operation. When... More →
Manufacturing
Your industry shapes the world around us—impacting every sector, institution, and environment. You take pride in answering the question, "How... More →
Enhance Safety with AI: Predict, Prevent, Protect
Imagine a workplace where incidents are predicted and prevented before they happen. This is the reality that AI brings to... More →
Beryllium Safety
Beryllium is a versatile metal. It is strong and lightweight, is temperature and corrosion resistant, and does not produce sparks... More →
Electrical Safety on the Job
Working with or around electricity exposes employees to dangers such as electric shock, fires and explosions. Fortunately, most of these... More →
Hand Safety and Injury Prevention
Hand injuries happen in a flash, but their impact can last forever. Some workers lose hands; others develop an infection... More →
Annual Safety Training Plan
When launching a safety training program, the hardest question to answer is: where do we start? With a diversity of... More →
AI in Safety: Spot Hidden Hazards Before They Become Accidents
Workplace hazards are often hiding in plain sight. Even in the most safety-conscious environments, dangers can be overlooked simply because... More →