Adrienne Selko

1 week ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

Debates about the close integration between technology and workers are ongoing. However, in the training sector of the safety industry, the two are getting along just fine. The key to this happy relationship is based on the increased processing power of emerging technologies, which enable more lifelike simulations. These simulations of job tasks help workers master the skills necessary to properly perform the job before the actual work begins, thus preventing injuries.

3 weeks ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

Here’s a roundup of safety articles from our parent company, Endeavor Business Media’s many brands. The Top Technologies Improving Manufacturing Safety American Machinist contributor Izzy Rivera, HVAC & Gas Service Manager at Emerson, says AI-driven predictive maintenance, wearable safety devices, VR training, robotics, AGVs, and advanced monitoring systems are transforming how manufacturers protect their workers.

1 month ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

An indisputable fact is that properly training employees in safety protocols is the most effective way to prevent injuries. What can be disputed, however, is how to achieve effective training. So EHS Today talked with training expert Maria DeLorenzis Reyes, CEO, Training Innovations/MDR Brands. With over 30 years of experience in training, including working with industrial companies, she offers some insights to ensure the best possible training methods are in place.

1 month ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

Since 1992 Stress Awareness Month has been held every April. Why is this necessary? Well, according to the American Institute of Stress, 55% of Americans experience stress during the day. And that affects the workplace.

1 month ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

If we hire people based on their ability to do the job, why are so many hiring managers still focused on an increasingly narrow pool -- those with college degrees? Is that the only path to job success? This is the question Kathleen Delaski has been studying for many years and what drove her to create the Education Design Lab in 2012, with the mission of reimagining education.