By Guest Blogger: Lisa Stringfellow of Graphic Products On December 1, 2013—about one year from now—the implementation of training to the new Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) will be required. This includes changes in the way hazards of chemicals are conveyed. One key aspect of this change is the replacement of MSDSs (Material Safety Data…
Category: EHS Training
Six Competence Boosting Strategies
The last thing most companies should want is to waste hundreds, possibly thousands, of hours and dollars; yet when we consider the ineffectiveness of most training that is exactly what occurs. The question we must consider is: “are the employees competent?” Are they able to perform the job or task in a way that meets…
Identify and Keep Track of Training
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance typically includes the regulatory requirements from OSHA, EPA and DOT but also includes state and local requirements unique to those jurisdictions. In many instances each agency requires training specific to its regulations. It can be a difficult and daunting task to keep up with the training required by each…
Keep Employees Engaged In EHS Training with These Resources
In my previous post, Help EHSCSI: How Do I Keep Employees Engaged in EHS? I talked about having fun with an environmental, health and safety program–specifically including engaging elements into training. Following I have included a few resources that can help liven up trainings and keep employees engaged while also sending the right message. 1….