by Dana Chang | Mar 14, 2025 | Environmental, Health, Safety
Reshaping Crisis Management “I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping our field by enhancing speed, situational awareness, and decision-making,” Emily Martuscello, the emergency management director for Nashua, New Hampshire, pointed out in an email interview....
by Dana Chang | Feb 21, 2025 | Health, Safety
The most dangerous part of an employee’s workday is when they’re on the road. Just one work-related motor vehicle collision could affect your organization’s productivity and finances, but more importantly, the health and future of your employees. How...
by Dana Chang | Feb 14, 2025 | Health, Safety
The following recommendations are for buildings in community settings (such as offices, gyms, businesses, and community centers) and are not intended for healthcare settings or other facilities where specific regulations or practices for...
by Dana Chang | Feb 7, 2025 | Health, Safety
An updated version of OSHA’s “Head Protection: Safety Helmets in the Workplace” SHIB (Safety and Health Information Bulletins) was released in April 2024, following the original release in November 2023, to help clarify some key points about head protection types,...
by Dana Chang | Jan 31, 2025 | Environmental, Health, Safety
Part 2 On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a guide to assist the regulated community in complying with Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) requirements for chemicals regulated under section 6 of the Toxic Substances...
by Dana Chang | Jan 24, 2025 | Environmental, Health, Safety
Part 1 The History On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule that strengthens its process for conducting risk evaluations on chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These improvements to EPA’s...
by Dana Chang | Jan 17, 2025 | Environmental, Health, Safety
Wildfire “season” no longer exists. In years past, most U.S. wildfires occurred between June and August. Now, blazes are breaking out in early spring and lasting well into November (and beyond). Rising temperatures and dry vegetation have created the need for yearlong...
by Dana Chang | Jan 10, 2025 | Environmental, Health, Safety
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is beginning the process to prioritize five additional toxic chemicals for risk evaluation under the nation’s premier chemical safety law. If, during the 12-month long statutory process, EPA designates...
by Dana Chang | Dec 20, 2024 | Health
Many people consider the holidays to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for some the added stress of the season may cause feelings of anxiety and depression. Different things can trigger the holiday blues—unrealistic expectations, sentimental memories, the...
by Dana Chang | Dec 16, 2024 | Health, Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee to provide protection against a hazard (e.g., infectious agents and toxins). General work clothes (e.g., uniform, pants, shirts, blouses) are not intended to function as...
