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Multi-Site Organizations – Tools and Tips to Effective EHS
Managing and maintaining the environment, health and safety (EHS) program at a facility with one location can be difficult, but having multiple locations to manage makes the process even more arduous. In this article, we will cover some of the common challenges faced when managing an EHS program at a multi-site organization, along with some tools and tips to assist in creating an effective and consistent program.
SAFETY LEADERS LEARNING: THE KEY TO EXCELLENCE
Safety training in 2024 is changing, as the way people learn, and learning practices are evolving. This pace underscores the importance of safety leader’s learning
Ways to Help Staff Retain Safety Training with Learning Management Systems
Training employees about workplace safety has become increasingly difficult as attention spans continue to shorten. Employers struggle to inform employees properly about the dangers faced
A Safety Manager on Staff at a Fraction of the Typical Cost
Hellman & Associates has seen a surge in OSHA regulatory engagement with companies during the past year. When it comes to compliance, Hellman & Associates
Equipment and Facility Inspections
Completing internal safety inspections is a regular occurrence for companies with good safety programs. Within these programs, there are many different types of internal equipment and facility safety inspections that are completed for several different reasons. One reason is to follow OSHA regulations and other applicable related safety standards. But above all, the purpose of conducting these safety inspections should be to prevent injuries. Understanding that goal means that the inspections themselves need to be conducted at such a frequency that allows for sufficient and timely hazard identification as well as the correction of those hazards. In most cases, OSHA (or other related safety standards) specifies or provides guidance regarding the frequency at which inspections should be completed.
Adult Learning in 2023 — Not Just “Chalk and Talk”
We’re all too familiar with the traditional “chalk and talk” method, even if the teachers now use whiteboards or smart-boards. It’s all about talking “at”
The Heat Is On
Back in 1985, Glenn Frey sang “The Heat Is On” and that is exactly the forecast! In less than a week, many areas of the
Ryan Hellman Recognized as OSHA Region VIII VPP Leader of the Year
Each year, OSHA Region VIII Recognizes a person or persons from a VPP site who exhibited exemplary leadership in employee safety and health during the
VPP Star Celebration
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded the Voluntary Protection Program Star designation to Hellman & Associates for the 13th consecutive
Hellman & Associates Recognized for Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star designation to Hellman & Associates Inc.,
Bloodborne Pathogens: Risk Mitigation in Manufacturing
Regardless of your title, department, job description, or tenure with a company, work-related injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens are hazards that employers and employees alike must be ready for. There are certain steps you, as the employer, can take to mitigate the risk of exposure for your employees. Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms found in human blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
Lockout/Tagout: OSHA’s Minor Servicing Exception
OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147), commonly referred to as Lockout/Tagout, was promulgated on September 1, 1989, and became effective on January
