Safety lapses that led to two deaths in Bethesda last summer were the most serious in a long string of sloppy, unsafe work by the public utility that supplies water and sewer service to most of Montgomery and Prince George's counties.Hansen, Ronald J...
Conducting a background check is essential for businesses looking to prevent negligent hiring lawsuits. These suits are based on the theory that if an employer hires someone who has committed certain crimes in the past and goes on to commit those crimes at the workplace, the company...
Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace: Global Connected Safety Leader Blackline Safety Secures Largest Contract in Company’s History at $8.5 Million June 06, 2024 Envirotech Online: Award-winning area gas monitor now upgraded with new features ...
The history of safety work pants can be traced back to the 18th century when denim jeans were the “pants of choice” for seafarers and dock workers. However, the most popular pair of denim jeans were invented in 1873 after a worker’s wife requested a designer to create a durable pair ...
Get to the root cause of workplace trends with total visibility across your organization. Use data from completed inspections, reported incidents, sensors, and asset history to keep workers safe, and prevent things from happening in the first place.Brentford...
History During the 19th century and earlier, workplace safety regulations were almost nonexistent in the U.S., according to the Economic History Association. The first railroad regulatory commissions appeared the 1840s, but were hardly effective at improving worker safety since they had little legal...
[21]. Increased safety through technology can also be in the form of delivering safety information, such as the use of mobile technology for delivery safety awareness in the workplace [54] and communicating emergency safety information through mobile text alerts [73]. Safety in relation to ...
We are on the cusp of the fourth Industrial Revolution which promises to revolutionize the way we live and work. Throughout history, as society and technology progress, so too have our workplace safety and health (WSH) strategies in regard to better knowledge and enhanced regulation. In this ...
Psychological safety - it's popular for a reason. Elizabeth McManus tells us more. It’s now been a year since organisations worldwide entered the biggest – and longest – remote-working experiment in history. This is an opportunity for organisations an
Safety in the workplace is often seen as a necessary cost, but did you know that investing in robust safety measures can actually drive significant financial benefits for your business? In this video, we'll explore the surprising economics of workplace safety and why prioritizing worker well-bei...