1st Edition Monday Morning Newsletter

Good morning and welcome to our first Monday morning newsletter! We are excited to launch this newsletter specifically designed for EHS professionals like you. Each week, we will be sharing valuable insights, industry updates, and best practices to help you excel in your role. Whether you are a seasoned EHS expert or just starting out in your career, we hope that this newsletter will provide you with the information and resources you need to stay informed and make a positive impact in your workplace. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's dive into this week's edition!

TECHNOLOGY
Terminated by the Terminator.

Robots enhance workplace efficiency and safety, reducing injuries in physically demanding tasks. However, the rise of AI has triggered job insecurity and potential mental health issues. How worried should you be? The Brookings Institute says, the jury is still out.

• 45% of your fellow employees say, “don’t monitor me, it’s effecting my mental health ”. In 2022, 30% of all the claims filed with EEOC alleged discrimination based on mental health conditions and a Gallop poll revealed that mental health sick days are costing the economy $47.6 Billion dollars annually.

• PPE gear is like a superhero cape, saving your coworkers from harm. But what if your coworkers acted more like reckless sidekicks, instead of the hero? Fear not! New vision AI systems, you'll have eyes everywhere, maybe AI monitoring has a place.

While it seems future tech is here to stay within the workplace, it is safe to say that balance is key to ensuring it works for you and your fellow employees.

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#savingyourASS.

Access Safety Specialists takes falls seriously because they understand the devastating consequences that can occur. They are dedicated to saving your ASS, and by that, they mean your safety at work. From start to finish, they handle everything related to fall protection and confined spaces. Whether it's designing, engineering, installing, training, or inspecting, they've got your back. Don't risk your life or the lives of your friends, let Access Safety Specialists save your ASS and ensure a safe working environment at any height.

COMPLIANCE
You’re in the business of violence.

Not like you needed anything else added to your work plate, but if you’re in California you just got an extra helping of responsibility. Starting next July employers are required to have a Workplace Violence Prevent Program in place. Luckily for you, it seems as if we may have found a 5 Step Compliance Plan. And just in case you’re not in California…

• New York Public Schools are required to have their Workplace Violence Prevent Program in place, starting January 4th.

• Texas Healthcare facilities will need their Workplace Violence Prevent Program in place and be compliant by this time next year.

It’s easy to see why states are moving towards these requirements especially within the healthcare industry. Healthcare workers are 5 times as likely to experience workplace violence, compared to other workers. While healthcare workers may encounter workplace violence on a larger scale, it doesn’t mean it won’t happen where you work. According to the department of labor, there are approximately 2 million incidents of workplace violence every year. So what can you do about it? RISKWORLD 2023 thinks you need a predict- and -prevent approach.

While we are on the topic of building a safer work environment, here are 17 things to consider for you and your coworkers.

WAREHOUSE
Chicago Amazon Workers “Prime” for Injuries.

For the sake of Illinois Amazon workers, maybe we all take a day off from ordering on Amazon. Reports of serious injuries at Chicago-area Amazon warehouses are twice the state average according to OSHA. In case you are wondering how widespread the problem is, 14 out of the 15 warehouses serving Chicago account for these numbers. But, one location seems to take the prize in terms of worker safety (or lack there of) with a serious injury rate that quadruples the state average.

So what's the problem? It appears we are. According to reports, the speed at which Amazon workers are expected to move to meet quotas is leading to an alarming number of musculoskeletal injuries. With the average worker twisting, bending, and reaching long distances as much as 9 times per minute, their bodies are being pushed to the limit to meet delivery expectations.

NEWS
Your Virtual Water Cooler

• Recent data suggests that the conventional approach to construction safety has become stagnant, necessitating a reevaluation. It’s time to reconsider your site safety.

• "Remember, folks, safety first! Keep your workplace 'high'-ly secure from cannabis mishaps!"

• Oops! It seems like Chile's women's clubs need to up their game in health and safety. The Ministry of Labour is not impressed!

• With an abundance of stores, Dollar General reigns supreme, but is it the reigning champion of terrible retail jobs?

• Agriculture faces one of the highest rates of fatal injuries. This community college is looking to do something about it.

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