How to identify and prepare for entry into a hostile environment
While it’s always best to avoid hostile environments wherever possible, for certain professions and roles, entering into dangerous areas, regions or counties is simply part of the job. But how [...]
Why line managers are key to workplace wellbeing and safety culture
In the majority of businesses, there is a significant divide between C-suite and frontline employees. Senior leaders may be the ones responsible for blueprinting company culture, but it’s line [...]
4 early HAVS symptoms that need urgent intervention
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is an insidious work-related condition, with symptoms developing due to repeated exposure to powerful vibrations. Sadly, HAVS is permanent, but spotting early [...]
Ergonomics in Construction: Top 3 Causes of Ergo Injuries (and How to Prevent Them)
Construction sites are inherently dangerous, but not all risks are immediately visible. Some quietly accumulate over time or seem to appear out of nowhere, often leading to musculoskeletal [...]
OSHA Heat Stress Standard: Why Businesses Should Act Now
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has proposed a new heat stress standard called Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. But the cogs of [...]
How Poor Ergonomics Undermines Smart Manufacturing
At its core, smart manufacturing is about efficiency and safety, much like ergonomics. But one cannot replace the other. Even with automations in place, smart factories still depend on people, [...]
Why Utility Leaders Must Scale Worker Protection with Grid Modernization
As the nation continues the transformation of its electrical infrastructure, the spotlight has largely focused on technology, resilience, and energy transition. Yet the people on the ground [...]
Business Travel in Turbulent Times: Rethinking Risk
In the recent past, business travel carried a sense of routine. It was more about productivity and time zones than geopolitics. But today, the rules have changed — and dramatically […]