The Rise of ‘S’ in ESG in Reducing Corporate Risk

The Rise of ‘S’ in ESG in Reducing Corporate Risk

Significant progress around disclosing the ‘E’ and ‘G’ in ESG can be explained by the urgency of climate change issues and the global financial crisis. And now, ‘S’ has emerged from the Covid-19 Pandemic in the ESG spotlight. Read this post to learn why social factors make companies more resilient to risk.

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New OSHA COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Targets High-Hazard Industries

New OSHA COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Targets High-Hazard Industries

The goal of OSHA’s new COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (NEP) is to significantly reduce or prevent employees in high-hazard industries or work environments from contracting SARS-COV-2. What does this mean for employers?

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The Importance of Ventilation in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission

The Importance of Ventilation in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission

The lack of proper ventilation or open windows in an indoor environment, even with social distancing and mask wearing, can lead to a very contagious situation for anyone in that space if even one person in the room is infected. Read this post to learn steps to improve ventilation to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

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Cultivating Confidence Among Manufacturing Workforce During COVID-19

Cultivating Confidence Among Manufacturing Workforce During COVID-19

Manufacturers in the U.S. have implemented a number of different control types in their COVID response actions. Read this post to learn the common denominator among many successful controls and which policy requirements have successfully driven employee confidence.

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Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

In the case of highly flammable liquids, it pays to know what you are doing, and more importantly how to be safe. Specifically, where the production of hand sanitizers and disinfectants are concerned, there is a significant risk of fire. What factors must be evaluated for the safe and effective management of flammable liquids?

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COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

Services across the U.S. have been divided into essential and non-essential groups. Regardless of grouping, however, implementing coronavirus protective measures must be strongly considered in addition to maintaining environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance. The guidelines listed in this blog post will assist in accomplishing both tasks.

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EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance is considered to be an essential function during the COVID-19 response. What should you do if your facility can’t meet compliance during this critical time?

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Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

On March 15, 2020, OSHA issued a public memorandum detailing temporary enforcement guidance for the healthcare industry. It is directed to healthcare providers who, in the course of their duties, are required to care for suspected or known victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more about the new recommendations.

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