Energy
How to Keep Remote Workers Safe
The global COVID-19 pandemic changed many things, including the nature of the location of work. Many employees have remained either 100% remote or a hybrid of working in the office and at home.
How HR Can Best Communicate Safety to Employees
In any organization, safety should be a top priority. The safety of employees and visitors is crucial to the success and well-being of a company.
How Organizations Can Protect Workers with Proper Respiratory Programs
“Wait, what?! Respirators are supposed to protect my workers!” Yep, but they can also hurt your workers. It’s not as simple as pulling a respirator off the shelf at The Home Depot,
Why We Invest in Insuring the YellowBird Pros
While the YellowBird Pros help keep your company as safe as possible, insurance is our backup for when things take an unexpected turn.
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, toxin?
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 and efficiency,
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 to OSHA estimates,
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 your business and vendors safe.
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 Safety Council,
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 gas,
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 or is otherwise exposed to extreme heat.
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 of your top concerns.
How OSHA 10 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) 10-hour training for your workers.
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 compliance ensures all individuals within a company adhere to the most current laws and regulations by establishing guidelines that align with external agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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 place detailed and transparent information about sourcing,
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 potentially devastating.
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 workplace has been safer ever since.
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 consumers.
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 the public.
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 public prepare for unexpected disasters and emergencies.
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 Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Understanding Lockout Tagout
Unfortunately, preventable injuries in workplaces across the U.S. remain a very real reality. According to data compiled by the National Safety Council,
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 with the many risks associated with industrial equipment,
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 whether climate change was a real,
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 Response and Restoration.
3 Types of Safety Audits & How They Differ from Safety Inspections
Recently, we had a vendor ask for a YellowBird Pro to come out to complete a workplace health and safety compliance audit,
How to Build Your OSHA Safety Plan for 2021: 5 Considerations
The year 2021 brings big changes to workplace safety. Businesses are restructuring workforces as the pandemic made remote work more prevalent.
How to Prepare for an OSHA Audit
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may conduct workspace inspection audits at any time, rarely with advanced warning. Sometimes inspections are scheduled,
The Changing Face of EHS: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in EHS Workforces
Diversity and inclusion are important for any working environment, and the EHS industry has been making progress to become a more diverse and inclusive industry.
How to Keep Employees Engaged in Safety Training
When employees hear they have to go through a safety training, many will spend the time daydreaming about other parts of their lives.
Top 10 EHS Needs in Oil & Gas
The Oil & Gas industry has a variety of challenges due to the work environment. One of the biggest challenges is safety in an ever changing landscape.
Safety Culture: What Is It and How Do You Foster a Positive One?
According to OSHA, safety culture consists of, “shared beliefs, practices, and attitudes that exist at an establishment. Culture is the atmosphere created by those beliefs,
