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  OSHA

  OSHA's VPP: How to Become a Star Site

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) assist companies in improving their safety and health management...

  By: Addison Moore | Director of Marketing

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  Safety Software

  5 Key Ways Connected Worker Technology Improves Plant Safety

  Plant managers are responsible for ensuring that their workplaces are safe and their employees are protected. Prioritizing safety leads to fewer workplace injuries,...

  By: Eric Whitley

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  OSHA

  Understanding OSHA's 2022 National Emphasis Program on Heat Hazards

  Heat is a familiar hazard in many industries, from construction and logging to steel mills and agricultural operations. Unfortunately, being aware of this hazard and...

  By: Safeopedia Staff

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  EHS Programs

  Why It's Too Late to Manage One Risk at a Time

  Industry leaders the world over are waking up to the fact that managing risks (including safety exposures) is a key method of controlling loss. However, managing...

  By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist

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  Safeopedia Podcasts

  Safeonomics: Episode 4

  In this episode of Safeonomics, Scott and Gabe spend time with Joshua Russell, CSP who is the Senior Manager for Environmental Health & Safety at the Howard Hughes...

  By: Safeopedia Staff

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  Environmental

  4 Ways Industries Are Reducing Their Carbon Footprints

  Human activities have raised carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to a level that is approximately 50% higher than the natural rate of CO2 emissions found before the...

  By: Youssef Nohra, Ph.D. | EHS, Environmental & ESG, and Content Manager

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  Environmental

  How to Improve Your Environmental Impact at Work

  Employers across the world are now interacting with the most environmentally-conscious consumers and employees in history.With one global IBM study showing that workers...

  By: Sophie Bishop

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  Best Practices

  Warehouse Safety Tips for Forklifts

  Forklifts are incredible machines. They’re capable of maneuvering large payloads in almost any type of environment. That makes them essential to many modern...

  By: Tom Wilkerson

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  EHS Programs

  Why Do You Need a Safety Management System (SMS)?

  Senior management often question whether their organization needs a safety management system (SMS). The short answer to that question is: yes, absolutely. But to provide...

  By: Andrew McKenzie, CRSP | Environmental Health & Safety Professional

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  Safeopedia Podcasts

  Share Your Story: Ike Aigbogun

  Safety involves carefully drafted policies, precise protocols, and mountains of protective gear. But above all, safety is about people.That's why we have chosen to...

  By: Tamara Parris

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  Contractor Management

  5 Common Contractor Management Challenges (And How to Overcome Them)

  Contractor management is a crucial aspect of any business with an external workforce.Contractors fill skill gaps, provide specialized expertise, and augment the...

  By: Addison Moore | Director of Marketing

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  Electrical Safety

  How to Improve Arc Flash Protection in the Oil & Gas Industry

  Arc flash incidents are a serious concern in the oil and gas industry. These electrical explosions can result in severe injuries, extensive equipment damage, and costly...

  By: Safeopedia Staff