September is National Preparedness Month!

According to NSC Injury Facts,  In 2023 there were a total of 75,104 weather events reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) resulting in 3,875 injuries and 877 deaths.  The top three weather events which caused the most deaths in 2023 were Heat, Wildfire and Tornado.  The top three weather events which caused the most injuries in 2023 were Heat, Tornado and Winter Weather.  Know the risks in your region and prepare a plan.  Talk to your family and your employees, ensure they know their roles in the event of an emergency.

Recently, OSHA announced a new proposed rule to address heat stress at work. It is important for employers to recognize that the current lack of an OSHA standard directly addressing heat stress does not mean there is no duty of care to protect employees and prevent heat related injuries and illnesses.

I am proud to announce that I will be presenting "Is Stretch and Flex Worth the Effort?" at the 2024 Global Learning Summit by BCSP on May 7, 2024! GLS is set to provide high-quality professional development to all workers with SH&E responsibilities by removing the barriers of high cost and geographic location. Cost of registration is only $25 - register today at bcspgls.com!