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Environmental safety and health programs are an essential part of your life. You may not think about your EH&S manager in the company where you work, however, that person works hard every day to make sure the hazards in your workplace are minimized so that you can stay safe at work. You may be aware […]

The importance of sanitation is usually highlighted during times when infection of the common cold, and flu become a threat. However, during regular periods of the calendar year, you may not even think about the types of sanitation you need to stay healthy. There are plenty of examples of sanitation success even when there are […]

Health and safety manager responsibilities are available to anyone who is interested in taking on the role of protecting the environment, and the workplace. If you are a hardworking person, willing, and ready for the necessary coursework – this could be your dream job.  An Environmental Health and Safety position is referred to by a […]

Managers work hard within both private, and public sectors to achieve workplace best-practices. Overall, business owners rely on EH&S managers to take care of the environment, and other types of safety obligations. They may find it difficult to keep up with the constant changes in legislation relating to the workplace, so it is common for […]

Reusable paper towels are one of the most convenient ways to clean up your kitchen. However, they are also one of the most environmentally unfriendly things you can use around the house. When it comes to household cleaning, paper towels can make any job simple and easy, but in the long run, using a sustainable […]

You may not be able to see, smell, or sense the toxic materials around you in any way, but that does not mean they are not there. Based on advanced understanding of synthetic building materials, the list of dangerous materials changes often. For that reason, it is important to know that based on the United […]

A sustainable business practice has an impact not only on the business itself, but also its customers, society, and of course the environment. If you are a business owner, or you simply care about the environment, learning how to create, and maintain a sustainable business practice may help you in the long run. You see, […]

Mercury is a naturally-occurring liquid chemical found in rocks. And although it isn’t man-made, it can be quite dangerous even in small amounts. A mercury spill of just three grams –  about the size of a pea – can easily present a serious health risk to people in the area through skin contact and more […]

We’re all looking for ways to reduce waste at home, right? It’s good for the environment, saves money, and something that pretty much everyone at home can help with. Here are some useful tips for reducing waste at home, especially kitchen waste. 

National and international companies have embedded waste reduction strategies into many of their processes, from local efforts like recycling paper, plastics, and glass to switching their packing materials to reusable or sustainable packaging that is eco-friendly. Why are they doing this? Because the benefits of reducing waste go beyond following local, state, and legislation regulations […]

Back it the day, large corporations were the only businesses that recycle. Smaller operations couldn’t afford the costs associated with purchasing bins and extra hauling fees.  Luckily, times have changed. Recycling is now part of the business culture in most companies, even small ones. Many cities require paper and glass recycling and where they don’t, […]

Most of us have recycled paper at work and school and many large towns and cities provide recycling bins for regular pickups just like trash. Still, the national average recycling rate is only about 35%. We can do better. Here are 8 ways to recycle you can easily do at home and even when you’re […]

Many industries are required to have oil spillage prevention procedures in place as well as oil spill contingency plans. While prevention is everyone’s goal–certainly no one benefits from oil spills–the natural disasters, equipment failure, and human error make it likely that one can happen. Oil spill control is no doubt on the minds of everyone […]

Just about every workplace has a chemical spill risk; some are just higher than the others. Job sites like auto repair facilities, oil refineries, and a range of manufacturers have an obvious need for a chemical spill response and cleanup procedure. But consider that even low-risk sites like offices need a chemical spill cleanup plan […]

Slip and fall injury was responsible for 1.1 million days away from work in 2017, with the majority of cases occurring in the private workforce. On a grimmer note, they are the second-leading cause of death among elderly persons.  Part of this is because there rarely is anything alleviate the impact of a slip and […]

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (March 9, 2017) — Brady (NYSE:BRC), a global leader in industrial and safety printing systems and solutions, today announced the release of its new SpillFix® Granular Absorbents, endorsed by Brady SPC. This new absorbent product is 100% natural, safe, lightweight and easily deployed for effective spill absorption, even for hard to contain liquids […]

The author of “Gadget Nation”, Steve Greenberg appeared on local TV news to show us some cool gifts to consider for upcoming events such as Father’s Day or Graduation presents. Items he showed us included Lyric, Fizzics and SpillFix All Purpose Absorbent.

Washington – OSHA has released its final rule on protecting workers from exposure to silica, marking the agency’s first updated regulation for the material since 1971.

Sebring International Raceway is a 3.74-mile, 17-turn circuit of pure racing history. The classic racetrack has conducted sports car events since its inaugural race in 1950. But Sebring is also a place of history for Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama driver Mark Llano.