☕We're bringing the HEAT!

Good morning! Safety never takes a break, and neither do we! This week, we’ve got some powerful events lined up to keep you informed and ahead of the game. Our Heat Safety Summit is coming up—because working in extreme temps isn’t just tough, it’s dangerous, and we’re here to help you tackle it head-on.

We’re also diving into contractor safety with the ECO Webinar: Close the Contractor Safety Gap, addressing the challenges of keeping every worker—no matter their role—safe on the job.

Plus, more insights, resources, and updates to keep you sharp. Let’s gear up and make this week count!

THIS WEEK’S TIPS

This week’s safety upgrades:

• Your Heat Safety Summit

• PPE for Women

• New Webinar

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This Weeks Professional Development Tip

• The 5-Minute Morning Routine That Transformed My Life

We’re bringing the HEAT!

Heat kills. Let’s do something about it.

Every year, workers suffer and die from heat-related illnesses—and it’s preventable. Waiting for change isn’t an option, so we’re taking action. Introducing the Safety Knights ♞ Heat Safety Summit!

Heat stress is a massive problem, and waiting for change isn’t an option. So we’re bringing together top experts, real-world strategies, and no-fluff conversations to help safety pros take action now. The best part - it’s completely FREE to attend!

🗓️March 24-28th

Featuring:

🔥 Drew Hinton, PhD, CSP, CHMM, EMT (Arrow Safety) – Managing Heat Stress Under OSHA's Proposed Heat Injury/Illness Prevention Rule

🔥 Russell Pink (United Airlines) – Heat Illness Prevention – A Two-Sided Approach: How United Airlines is Tackling Heat Safety

💡Chris Ward (Slate Safety) - Wearable Tech: Preventing Incidents & Protecting Workers

More speakers coming soon!

Register today: https://www.heatsafetysummit.com/

Why Is Women’s PPE Still a Problem in 2024?

Women in the trades are on the rise, but their safety gear hasn’t caught up. Ill-fitting PPE isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. Baggy vests, oversized gloves, and slipping safety glasses put women at risk daily. Some even alter their gear or buy their own, often at their own expense.

The good news? Change is happening. New OSHA rules, industry initiatives, and specialized PPE manufacturers are making strides—but progress is slow.

So why is this still an issue? And what can safety professionals do to fix it? Click here to find out.

Close the Contractor Safety Gap

Date: Wednesday, March 5th Time: 1pm EST | 10am PST
Duration: 60 minutes

Protect your workforce and minimize contractor risks Did you know contractors face incident rates three times higher than full-time employees? Ensuring contractor safety in high-hazard environments is critical but often complex. Unfamiliarity with your workplace, its layout, or operations can increase risks for everyone. Don't miss this upcoming webinar to get ahead of these challenges.

What you’ll learn

Join EcoOnline for a live session packed with proven strategies to improve contractor safety while reducing your administrative workload.

• Simplify compliance management: learn how to reduce the administrative burden of contractor onboarding while ensuring safety standards are met.

• Optimize induction & training: discover best practices to equip contractors with the knowledge and tools they need to work safely and effectively from day one.

• Strengthen safety controls: understand how to embed proactive safety measures that minimize operational risks and protect everyone on-site.

Register today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0h8tFL0

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Workplace Injuries Are Costing You—Here’s How to Stop Them

MSDs are the #1 workplace injury in the U.S., draining businesses of nearly $18 billion a year—but they don’t have to. The National Safety Council just dropped a game-changing resource to help organizations predict and prevent these injuries before they happen. With expert-backed strategies, cutting-edge tech, and real-world applications, this guide gives safety pros the tools to fight back. Get ahead of injuries before they cost you—learn more now: nsc.org/msd.

Tree Planting: One of Canada’s Toughest Jobs—and a Hidden Injury Crisis

Long days, extreme conditions, and thousands of shovel strikes—tree planting is brutal work. It pushes workers past their physical and mental limits, leading to musculoskeletal injuries that often go unreported. But it’s not just the repetitive motions and heavy loads causing harm—psychosocial stressors like isolation, relentless workload, and lack of support also play a major role. Employers need to tackle both physical and psychological risks to prevent injuries. Want to know how? Find out more here.

Your Ergo Solution.

Overexertion is costing companies $12.49 BILLION each year and feeding into a much larger problem! That’s why we’ve partnered with 3motionAI to enhance workplace safety with their Risk Flashlight solution. Together, we’re empowering EHS professionals to tackle these costly problems at the root, building a safer, more equitable workplace.

Steps to Take:

1. Learn more about 3motionAI: Read, here

2. Show company leadership how you can protect the bottom line.

3. Earn the respect you deserve by making a real impact.

NEWS
Your Virtual Water Cooler

• Mentorship at the core of advancing women in safety

• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements (California)

• Crane safety: New tool for addressing common hazards

• Podcast: How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Workplace Safety

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