by Dana Chang | Jan 26, 2024 | Environmental, Health, Safety
What are PFAS? PFAS are manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s. Because of their widespread use and their persistence in the environment, many PFAS are found in the blood of people and animals all over the world....
by Dana Chang | Jan 19, 2024 | Health, Safety
Hand injuries are serious: Protecting fingers and hands is important for work and quality of life. Work-related hand injuries are one of the leading reasons workers end up in the emergency room and miss work. Damage to the nerves in fingers and hands, loss of a...
by Dana Chang | Jan 6, 2024 | Health, Safety
Four factors contribute to cold stress: cold temperatures, high or cold wind, dampness, and cold water. A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain its core temperature. Cold air, water, and snow all draw heat from the body. So, while it is obvious...
by Dana Chang | Dec 29, 2023 | Health, Safety
This guidance provides baseline infection control procedures for seasonal flu. As new information about the current seasonal flu virus becomes available, this workplace guidance will be reevaluated and updated. Employers should ensure that they have the most...
by Dana Chang | Dec 22, 2023 | Health
No matter what the issue, holidays have the potential to cause stress and anxiety, which can spill over into the workplace and lead to a reduction in productivity, among other concerns. It’s important for managers and supervisors, as well as HR professionals, to...
by Dana Chang | Dec 15, 2023 | Environmental, Health, Safety
The end of the year presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on accomplishments achieved in your EHS program throughout the year and set goals for the coming year. If you have one more safety committee meeting scheduled for 2023, consider focusing on all of...
