13 EHS Trends in 2023
Safety is an essential aspect of any organization, and it is crucial to ensure that employees are always protected from …
Are You Keeping Your Employees Safe From Asbestos?
Are your employees aware of the risks of asbestos to recognize the signs and symptoms of this silent, but harmful, …
9 Tips on Self-Care for EHS Professionals
Self-Care. What is it and why is everyone talking about it? To put it simply, it’s learning to meet your …
How Safety Drives Logistics Industry Trends
Because the logistics industry involves storing, transporting, and delivering goods of all sizes, safety concerns linger at every step. Warehouse …
Common Mistakes Seen in Safety Audits
Safety audits play a critical role in helping companies maintain safe work environments. They ensure employee safety, help boost productivity …
How General Industry Can Improve Fall Protection Overnight
Falls continue to present a constant danger to general industry workers. According to the National Safety Council, more than 800 …
Why Employees Should Have CPR and AED Certification
Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly fails to function properly, potentially causing individuals to collapse and lose consciousness. According …
Baby Birds: Risky Living Until They Take Flight
It’s YellowBird’s THIRD birthday. And that’s hard to believe, for so many reasons. I filed incorporation papers in July 2019 …
How HazCom Training Will Keep Your Business and Vendors Safe
HazCom, also known as the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS, or HazCom), is a type of training protocol that will keep …
Do You Understand Lockout Tagout?
Unfortunately, preventable injuries in workplaces across the U.S. remain a very real reality. According to data compiled by the National …
How Energy Prices Are Creating Industrial Manufacturing Safety Concerns
In their recent report, “Driving Toward Disaster,” the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) projected that the rising cost of electricity, natural …
What Should & Shouldn’t Be Included on Your EHS Professional Resume
For many companies, the process of hiring an environmental health and safety (EHS) professional can be expensive. Therefore, these companies …
How to Handle Heat Stress Prevention & Training: Spotting Heat Stress Symptoms and More
Heat stress is one of the most dangerous workplace hazards and is a threat to anyone working in hot environments …
What Businesses Need to Know About OSHA Violations & Increased Fines in 2022
Whether you’re a business owner, a compliance officer, or a manager, it’s a safe bet that workplace safety is one …
How OSHA10 Makes Your Company and Employees Safer
To improve safety measures at your company, you may want to invest in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …
Black History Month Spotlight: Bradford Holman
In honor of Black History Month, an annual observance of Black and African Americans’ accomplishments through adversity, YellowBird is celebrating …
Black History Month Spotlight: Crystal D. Turner-Moffatt, The Safety Diva™
In honor of Black History Month, an annual observance of Black and African Americans’ accomplishments through adversity, YellowBird is celebrating …
The Important Role of HR Compliance in Safety
Today, behind the scenes of every successful company there is an experienced and dedicated HR compliance team. In short, HR …
How Safety Consultant Services Can Help Prevent Event Tragedies
When attending sporting events, concerts, and festivals, we often take safety for granted. We assume that no accidents or emergencies …
Your HR Compliance Checklist In 2022
Hiring Process A good place to lead off your HR compliance checklist is with hiring. Does your organization have in …
Stop Overlooking Fire Safety Training
Among the many disruptions that can impact your business, a fire is by far one of the most dangerous and …
Which OSHA Courses Do Your Employees Need
In an effort to improve workplace safety, Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and the American …
What is the Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria? (And How Would Your Business Score?)
A company’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) score describes its perceived performance on environmental, social, and governance topics to …
The 6 Keys to Finding the Best EHS Jobs as a Consultant
The demand for environmental health and safety (EHS) jobs has been rising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), …
Why Your Business is Struggling to Find the Right EHS Consultant
Why Hire an EHS Consultant? EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) rules and regulations are designed to protect your workers and …
What is Environmental Compliance and Why Your Company Needs to Take it Seriously
Communities across the globe continue to struggle with the challenges of climate change. Adverse events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods …
Safety Consultant Services That Make the Manufacturing Industry More Efficient and Mistake Free
Maintaining a safe work environment is critical to the success of any business. For companies in the manufacturing industry, it’s …
How to Prepare Your Business for an Emergency
September is National Preparedness Month in the United States, an annual awareness campaign tasked with bringing attention and helping the …
How an EHS Professional Improves Oil and Gas Safety
The oil and gas industry employs millions of workers who take on both desk and field positions. According to the …
Understanding Lockout Tagout
Unfortunately, preventable injuries in workplaces across the U.S. remain a very real reality. According to data compiled by the National …
YellowBird: 2 Years in on our Amazing Journey
It’s hard to believe YellowBird is now over two years old . I love to take a pause and reflect …
Your 2021 Guide to OSHA Compliance
The standards and regulations that govern workplace safety are constantly changing. OSHA updates its literature every month to remain current …
Top 10 EHS Needs in Logistics and Trucking
June 28 is the 3rd annual National Logistics Day, a day to recognize the services and professionals within the logistics …
How Does Better Safety Culture Reduce Insurance & Workers’ Comp Risk?
Safe workplaces are good for employees and good for business. For insurance carriers and risk management professionals, better environmental health …
How a Sustainability Consultant Will Help Your Company Save Money and Scarce Resources
In the past few years, the majority opinion on climate change has changed. There used to be skepticism as to …
What Will You Gain From an OSHA 30 Training?
An OSHA 30-hour training verifies that an individual has received education on workplace health and safety standards. In 1970, OSHA …
What Should Your SPCC Plan Include?
Thousands of oil spills occur within the U.S. every year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of …
My Story, Kindness, and a Bottle of Water: Another Lefty’s Life Lesson
Raising money is hard, really hard. Even with a successful track record, an experienced team, and a great model, you …
3 Types of Safety Audits & How They Differ from Safety Inspections
Recently, we had a vendor ask for a YellowBird contractor to come out to complete a workplace health and safety …
Compliance Corner: OSHA’s Proposed Changes to the Hazard Communication Standard
In April, 2021, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration extended the comment period for new proposed updates to the 29 …
