The role of accountability and discipline in workplace safety Back to the blogIn this post: Accountability goes both ways An example of accountability at work Poor discipline, poor results One of the very first things I let any potential employer know is that I will...

Ways to build trust with employees as an EHS manager Back to the blogIn this post: Tip 1: Be somewhat of a people person. Tip 2: Get to know people on a personal level. Tip 3: Express that you care. Tip 4: Explain the “why.” Tip 5: Be relatable. Tip 6: Do what you say...

EHS policy review procedure recommendations Back to the blogIn this post: The issue with generic policies How often to complete a policy review Management of change for policy documents How many times have you walked into a company and found they haven't reviewed...

What is a safety culture survey? [w/template] Back to the blogIn this post: The goal of a culture safety survey Pros and cons of performing a perception survey A culture safety survey, also known as an “EHS perception survey,” is an evaluation that employees complete...

Non-negotiable safety expenses for your business Back to the blogIn this post: PPE or first aid supplies Industrial hygiene monitoring EHS training Compliance tools Project expenses for improvements Professional development In health and safety, it’s easy to spend...

Best practices for managing multiple EHS locations Back to the blogIn this post: Mature and developed safety program Unwavering support from upper management Safety champion at every location Accountability at all levels Modern management tools Simplifying multi-site...

Establishing a proactive vs reactive safety approach Back to the blogIn this post: Components of a reactive safety program Proactive safety initiatives and procedures Using both strategies together In the proactive vs reactive safety discussion, it’s clear that you...

Leading a risk control team effectively Back to the blogIn this post: Organized team calendar Regular one-on-ones Intentional team meetings Clear goals and KPIs Deep understanding of challenges Being a people leader can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding...

Key EHS performance metrics leadership should consider Back to the blogIn this post: EHS performance metrics Failure modes EHS leaders have a variety of data and metrics to consider and monitor. If effectively monitoring and improving your organization's EHS...

EHS budget increases: How to get buy in from senior leadership Back to the blogIn this post: Deep diving your budget Anticipating roadblocks Preparing a winning proposal Looking beyond safety Basic budget proposal outline Final thoughts Are you struggling to get your...