Two Minnesota-based companies partner to help safety professionals predict and prevent potential workplace hazards through the sharing of real-time data, insights and safety risk concerns from workers connected to intelligent safety gear and a cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) platform
November 20, 2017
As employers continue to spend billions of dollars annually on worker safety programs, injury rates over the past several years have remained stagnant. That statistical plateau has leaders in the safety industry tapping into another resource to take worker safety to the next level: the workers themselves.
Aerotek, a recruiting, staffing, and strategic outsourced solutions provider headquartered in Hanover, MD, has earned the Safety Standard of Excellence mark from the American Staffing Association. The program, developed by ASA and the National Safety Council, promotes industry-wide safety best practices.
By participating in the Safety Standard of Excellence program, staffing companies, their temporary workers, and host employers can build a mutually beneficial relationship to help identify and mitigate workplace hazards and exposures, ensure clear communication between the staffing firm and host employer, and clearly delineate the safety responsibilities of each party.
SmartWork builds on existing solutions to improve safety and productivity of workplaces worldwide
September 21, 2017
Predictive Solutions, the worldwide leader in delivering actionable insights on workplace risk, is pleased to announce the launch of a new product line, SmartWork™.
For several years I have been attending EHS expos. They generally are kicked off by a rotating group of speakers who have an impressive list of companies and organizations to which they consult on EHS matters.
Some of us are blessed to step into an EHS role where “the table is set.” Top management daily walks the talk, and supports and publicly acknowledges our efforts. We operate in a Positive Safety Culture.
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. introduces OSHA Diagnostic Audit
March 9, 2017
Companies can now get greater insight into their OSHA compliance performance with the new OSHA Diagnostic Audit service from J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
“Many companies have asked us for an even more robust solution for managing safety and compliance,” said Steve Murray, senior director of consulting services at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
VEROCOMM mobile app improves communication and employee safety
November 29, 2016
Aclipsa Mobile Video Solutions, LLC. announced today the availability of a new mobile app that enables companies to safely share confidential video training and secure documents with their employees and team members anywhere in the world.
Small town Canadian startup making big strides in US market
November 1, 2016
Harness Software has announced a unique partnership with the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) that will see the company help over 300 member contractors save time and money in the area of health & safety.
Back in the Stone Age, when I first began writing about workplace safety and health for ISHN, I almost immediately came across the admonishment that safety and health professionals must “talk management’s language” if they want to get anywhere.