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What Is PPE in Healthcare?
Written by: Reginald Fields Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the most essential defenses healthcare workers rely on every day. Whether a healthcare worker works in a clinic, hospital, long-term care facility, laboratory, or emergency response setting, PPE...
Chemical Hazards: What It Is, Types, & Examples
Chemical hazards are one of the most common and misunderstood risks workers face in almost every industry. Whether you’re in manufacturing, construction, laboratories, healthcare, or even an office setting, you interact with chemicals daily. Understanding what...
First Aid At Work: What It Is & 5 Basic Tips
Written by Chris Mitchell Director, Health & Pharma | CSP, CHST Workplace incidents don’t come with a warning. Whether it's a contractor injury on a large construction site or a chemical exposure in a lab, what happens in the first three minutes can change...
Industrial Hygiene: The Overall Guide
Industrial hygiene is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of workplace safety. It is the science of identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental stressors or hazards that could affect workers' health and well-being. By...
What Is PPE? Everything You Need to Know
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been a cornerstone of workplace safety for decades. From industrial worksites to healthcare facilities, PPE acts as the last line of defense against serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Over time, as industries and...
Top 10 Most Common Safety Violations
The Short Answer: The most common OSHA violations are fall protection, hazard communication, ladders, scaffolding, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, fall protection training, eye and face protection, and machine guarding. OSHA...
What Is HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment)?
Written by Randy Gieseking, President | Safety Management Group In high-risk industries, there’s no room for guesswork. Whether you're managing a construction site, a manufacturing facility, or a large utility project, one thing is certain: safety and compliance...
EHS Manager: Role, Responsibilities, & What Makes a Great One
Written by Duane Freyberger, Vice President, Client Strategy The Short Answer: An EHS manager, short for Environmental Health & Safety manager, designs and runs a company's safety, health, and environmental programs. The role keeps an organization aligned with...
Slips, Trips, and Falls: What It Is, Causes, and Prevention
Written by Mark Steinhofer Director, SMG U | CSP, CHST, CUSP, PhD Most people don’t fall because they’re careless. They fall because they’re comfortable. Slips, trips, and falls happen during the routine—on the walk to the breakroom, across the shop floor, or...
NFPA 70E: What It Is, The Purpose, & Training
NFPA 70E is the National Fire Protection Association’s standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It outlines best practices to protect workers from electrical hazards, such as arc flashes and shock. This standard is essential for maintaining compliance and...
Personal Fall Arrest System: What It Is, The Purpose, and Components
Written by Mike Martin Vice President, Services | CHST, CUS Personal fall arrest systems are a direct result of personal falls continuing to be one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, especially in construction, utility work, and industrial...
How Does OSHA Enforce Its Standards?
By Mike Martin, CHST, CUSP Vice President, Services | CHST, CUSP The Short Answer: OSHA enforces its standards through workplace inspections, citations, corrective actions, and follow-up inspections. Inspections are triggered by imminent danger, serious injuries,...
10 Construction Site Safety Rules
The Short Answer: The ten core construction site safety rules are wearing the right personal protective equipment, posting clear safety signs, keeping the site tidy, practicing clear communication, securing tools and heavy equipment, putting safeguards in place before...
Safety Management Group Grows Texas Presence with Local Leadership and Embedded Expertise
Safety Management Group has launched a new Dallas/Fort Worth office, strengthening its Texas presence with locally based EHS leadership and embedded safety expertise for construction, utility, industrial, and environmental projects statewide.
Friction Burn: What It Is, Treatment, and How to Prevent It
Written by Mike Martin Vice President, Services | CHST, CUSP Burns are a serious workplace hazard, whether caused by fire, chemicals, electricity, or even friction. While many teams focus on high-risk hazards like concrete burns or electrical arcs, friction burns are...
Ergonomic Hazards: 5 Types, Injuries, & How to Prevent
Written by Mark Steinhofer Director, SMG U | CSP, CHST, CUSP, PhD Work shouldn’t hurt—but too often, it does. Whether it's wrist fatigue after a long shift or chronic back pain from daily lifting, ergonomic hazards are one of the most preventable sources of workplace...
What Does It Mean to Be Committed to Safety?
Written by Mark Steinhofer Director, SMG U | CSP, CHST, CUSP, PhD The Short Answer: Being committed to safety means putting people over shortcuts every time, and building the systems and best practices that prevent incidents before they happen. It is not a poster on...
Electrical Safety: What It Is, Why It’s Important, & Tips
Electricity is an integral part of modern life, powering homes, workplaces, and industries. However, improper handling or negligence around electrical systems can lead to severe injuries, property damage, or even fatalities. Over the years, electrical safety has...
Situational Awareness: What It Is, Why It’s Important, & 10 Tips
Situational awareness is a crucial skill that helps individuals stay safe and make informed decisions by understanding their surroundings. In both personal and professional settings, situational awareness enhances safety, prevents accidents, and enables quick...
Construction Accidents: The Most Common Ones & How to Prevent
Construction work is one of the most hazardous occupations, involving diverse risks that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. Understanding the most common construction accidents and how to prevent them is key to maintaining a safer work environment and...
The Fatal Four: What They Are & How to Avoid
Workplace safety is a critical concern, especially in the construction industry. Among the most hazardous risks identified by OSHA are the "Fatal Four" — four types of accidents that account for nearly 60% of construction worker fatalities annually (OSHA)....
7 Phases of Incident Response
Understanding the 7 phases of incident response is crucial for any organization to manage potential threats effectively and maintain safety and compliance. Whether responding to safety incidents, cybersecurity breaches, or operational failures, having a well-defined...
OSHA Compliance Checklist
The Short Answer: An OSHA compliance checklist is a practical tool for measuring your workplace against OSHA standards, finding gaps before an inspector does, and correcting them. At a minimum it should cover housekeeping, recordkeeping, a written safety program,...
Environmental Compliance: An Overall Guide
Written by: Craig Clark Environmental compliance is vital in ensuring organizations operate responsibly within regulatory frameworks while minimizing their environmental impact. As industries face increasing scrutiny, adhering to environmental regulations isn't just a...