Managing Compliance in an Era of Shifting EPA Priorities
As has been highly publicized, under the Trump Administration, the United States EPA has sought to reinvigorate the agency's implementation of the concept known as “cooperative federalism.” The terminology certainly sounds promising – but what does it mean? Read more…
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Incrementalism and the Paradox of Zero
Toyota’s company culture was built on incrementalism (kaizen) but we wanted to get to net zero carbon, water, and waste. Can incrementalism get you to zero? Or should incrementalism be discarded in favor of radical, revolutionary thinking? Or is it both? Read more…
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Transitioning to ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001 is the new standard of Health and Safety at Work Management Systems, replacing the current OHSAS 18001. Having a robust and efficient Workplace Safety and Health Management System provides a more holistic approach in the management of health and safety risks, allowing a greater foresight of both workers and their company. Read more…
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Ford Unveils Exoskeleton Vests To Lighten The Load For Workers
The vests Ford is giving to employees cost around $6,000 apiece, but the goal is to reduce injuries. Shoulder injuries can cost $100,000 per employee to fix and rehab. Read more…
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Dominion Energy Ohio Partners with Veriforce to Improve Management of Contractor Safety
For Dominion, one of the country’s largest producers and transporters of energy, safety is the number one core value. Michael Donahue, Manager of Gas Safety and Training for subsidiary Dominion Energy Ohio , underscores the company’s attitude: “We want our workers to go home the same way they came to work – with no injuries – each and every day.” Read more…
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Separating Safety
There is often an implied choice between being safe and getting the job done, but separating the concepts of safety and production can create a competition between them that is totally counterproductive. Read more…
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