How can we calculate the acceptable chemical exposure levels in employees in an emergency? Employers have to assess the type and magnitude of employee exposures to respiratory, dermal, and ingestion hazards before selecting the protection strategy. Several organizations established Exposure Controls and Personal Protection levels, but which one should we follow? Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) [...]
As the U.S. continues to reopen and companies welcome back employees into offices and workspaces, Occupational, Health, and Safety professionals will be expected to design and implement procedures to bring everyone back in a safe efficient manner. COVID-19 presents new challenges for employers in keeping their workforce safe and productive and OSH professionals should be knowledgeable [...]
Root cause analysis is one of the most important tools safety professionals can use to help improve their safety programs. It is also required as part of a compliant safety program. Many incident investigations end with either a wrong conclusion or no conclusion because of a lack of a process or organization. The symptoms are resolved [...]
Prepare for the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Hazardous Material Practitioner (CHMP) exam with this comprehensive Bowen EHS® online review course. Our online classroom allows you to interact live in real-time with your instructor and other participants as you prepare for the certification exams administered by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Live [...]
No matter the industry or maturity of a safety and health program, ergonomic injuries (sprains/strains) are most likely the leading injury cause category in both frequency and severity (direct costs, indirect costs, and lost time days). Assessing all tasks at a large facility can seem like a daunting task at first. There are some simple tools [...]
Certified Safety Professionals and Industrial Hygienists must adhere to a set of ethical behaviors and values determined by the certifying Board. Regular ethics training itself may be a requirement of certification maintenance. In addition, safety professionals may conduct ethics training in the workplace as part of their duties. Why would you want to integrate ethics into [...]
We understand that figuring out how to prepare for the CHMM exam can be daunting. That's where we come in! Our interactive online exam prep courses provide you the tools and information you need so you can take your exam with confidence. Don't let an exam stop you from advancing your career! We're here to help [...]
Certified Safety Professionals and Industrial Hygienists must be familiar with a set of ethical behaviors and values determined by the certifying board, but familiarity is not the same as adhering to those ethics. Even when referring to the Boards’ ethical standards there are lapses and mindsets which can trap even the most accomplished professional. This webinar [...]
We understand that figuring out how to prepare for the CHMM exam can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in! Our interactive online exam prep courses provide you with the tools and information you need so you can take your exam with confidence. Don’t let an exam stop you from advancing your career! We’re here to [...]
EPCRA Tier II reports are due annually for covered facilities by March first of the succeeding year. Each year the US EPA is subject to making certain changes to the reporting requirements. State, tribal, and local emergency response and emergency planning commissions may have additional requirements and varied reporting methods. Calculating chemical mixtures and devices containing [...]