Is There a Resurgence of Black Lung Disease in Appalachia?

Late in 2016, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a resurgence in Black Lung Disease cases, especially in Appalachia. According to the CDC, the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 (Amended 1977), also known as the Coal Act, led to a significant decrease in reported cases of Progressive Massive Fibrosis […]

Got Mercury? Be Prepared for New EPA Reporting Requirements

Mercury is one of the most toxic substances on Earth. Minute amounts of Mercury present a significant human health risk since it can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause significant neurological damage. More than 60 years ago, the world learned about Minamata, Japanand the devastation that severe mercury poisoning can have on an entire population […]

Is Your Company Managing HAZWOPER Medical Testing Properly?

Are you conforming to the HAZWOPER regulations set forth by OSHA? Learn more here to ensure your health and safety programs aren’t missing any critical components.

Building a Healthier Business with HSE Software

The costs of workplace illnesses injuries, and safety violations are staggering. HSE software can help your business mitigate these health risks and build a healthier business from the ground up.

Barclays and Greenstone win 2018 Sustainability Product of the Year award

Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Barclays and Greenstone a winner in the 2018 Sustainability Awards.* The development of a new software solution to facilitate the monitoring and reporting of initiatives to reduce environmental impacts, has been recognized as the 2018 Sustainability Product of the Year.   The Sustainability Awards honor those people, teams and organizations […]

The Latest on Radiation Exposure in the Workplace

What do medical staff who work with x-rays, CAT scans, and radioactive medicines, miners who are exposed to rock layers that contain radioactive elements (like radon, uranium, or thorium), and nuclear power plant workers all have in common? Each one of these industries have employees who are exposed to workplace radiation. Without proper precautions, radiation […]

Two Mental Health Takeaways from the BOHS 2018 Occupational Hygiene Conference

I recently had the pleasure of attending and speaking at Occupational Hygiene 2018, the annual BOHS conference in Stratford-Upon-Avon, which brought together some of the best minds in occupational hygiene. This was my first conference with Cority, so I went to as many presentations and took as many notes as I could. So, without further ado, […]

Easily Prepare Employees for Overseas Travel with OH Software

Overseas travel is an exciting prospect for employees. As soon as a trip is assigned, an employee is sure to start planning meetings with colleagues, outings during their time off, and what souvenirs they’ll bring home for their family. The furthest thing from their mind is making sure they have medical clearance. If someone hasn’t […]

EHS Software Solutions: Meeting the Needs of a Large Workforce

The larger your workforce is, and the more locations they’re spread out across, the harder it becomes to ensure their health and safety. A sizable corporation often has separate managers for health and safety at each location, and it can be difficult to keep everyone on the same page. There are EHS software solutions that […]

EPA’s New e-Manifest System: What You Need to Know

It’s been six years since the 2012 e-Manifest Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by then President Obama. During this time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has been developing rules and the required e-manifest system. We are rapidly approaching the start of the EPA’s new e-manifest program and there are a number […]