Industry 4.0 and Its Impact on EHSQ
Industry 4.0 is the latest phase of the industrial revolution. We investigate how its impacting EHSQ functions.
ISO 14001 Update – What You Need to Know About the Key Changes
Whilst designed to help companies reduce their environmental impact, ISO 14001 is also a key requirement for companies to win work through tendering. The management system standard was updated in 2015 and companies need to transition to keep their certification. We spoke with Darren Chadwick, Managing Partner of sustainability strategy consultancy Brite Green to find […]
Mid-Market Challenges in EHS – How to Solve Them
This blog post is part 1 of a 2-part series In the United States and Canada alone, there are close to 200,000 mid-market sized organizations. Typically defined as having an annual revenue of over $10 million and under $1 billion, these organizations employ roughly 25% of the workforce or close to 55 million employees. These […]
What EHS Professionals Can’t See: Workplace Mental Health Risks
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, an annual campaign that aims to end stigma and promote mental health and well-being for all. As EHS professionals, this is a good time to pause and reflect on our current programs and consider what we can do to ensure we’re not just protecting our employees from […]
Integrated EHSQ – Your Guide to the Future
What will integrated EHS and EHSQ look like in the coming five years? This post takes you through the future of integrated EHSQ and why it should be a top priority at your organization.
Mission Critical EHSQ
 There’s no question that now more than ever, an emphasis is being placed on EHSQ management regardless of industry or organization size. Because of this, EHSQ programs have become more comprehensive, and companies are investing more into programs, staffing, and software solutions. As these programs ascend in importance, the software that supports them has […]
Machine Learning & EHSQ – A Guide
What is machine learning and how does it affect me? Machine learning is used to create artificial intelligence (AI) in that it allows computers to learn without being explicitly programmed. It has become more and more common over the past few years, and you likely interact with some form of machine learning every day. When you finish […]
OSHA Update: Recordkeeping and Reporting Rule
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar and writing a blog post which provided updates on the proposed changes to OSHA’s Recordkeeping and Reporting rule (29 CFR part 1904) for 2017. Last week, this rule was nullified by the U.S. Senate in a near-perfect split vote of 50-48. The legislation to nullify this rule was […]
The Importance of Management of Change
The basics of Management of Change Last week I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar for OHS Online with our partners at ERM. We discussed the basics of Management of Change (MOC) as well as the ROI and VOI that companies can achieve through implementing a formal MOC process. Most companies only have a formal written […]
A Guide to OSHA’s Recordkeeping & Reporting Rule
An overview of OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting rule (29 CFR part 1904) and how to prepare your organization for the new changes to this rule.