Adrienne Selko

Cleveland

Senior Editor at EHS Today

Senior Editor at Material Handling and Logistics

Senior Editor, IndustryWeek, covering talent. Also editor at EHS Today and MH&L.

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Articles

Wearable Tech Bridges Gaps in Emergency Management

3 weeks ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

Watching the news that was streaming in the background as he worked, Kenny Kelley, CEO of Silent Beacon, had this recurring thought. Why were people who were in serious accidents, and had cellphones on them, unable to call for help? He found the answer to that question when he was in a motorcycle accident, had his cellphone on him, and was not physically able to make a call. That became the impetus for him to create his company, Silent Beacon.
Measuring Well-Being with AI to Increase Safety

1 month ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

In response to the increased awareness of the need for well-being programs to address mental health issues, companies have responded with a variety of programs. However, designing programs that are able to deliver the needed results is an inexact science. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
How to Adjust Your Supply Chain to a Quickly Changing Economy

1 month ago | mhlnews.com | Adrienne Selko

Taking action during turbulent times is the only path to success for supply chains. However, a recent survey, Beyond survival: the new operational playbook separating leaders from Laggards in 2025, authored by global consultancy Kearney found that while 67% of 120 senior operations leaders said their companies need to address geographic risk, only 47% had actually taken steps to do so.
Integrating Mental Health into Safety Programs

1 month ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

Mental health has been a topic of conversation among companies over the past five years. In response, companies have created programs to address this. But is this enough? “There is a disconnect on mental health and safety being part of the same conversation,” says Claire Bryant, senior program manager at National Safety Council. (NSC).
Hesitancy in Wearable Technology Adoption

1 month ago | ehstoday.com | Adrienne Selko

Earlier this year, the National Association for Biotechnology published a study that looked into the cause of hesitancy among industrial workers when it comes to adopting wearable technology. Using focus groups, the researchers explored the factors that influenced wearable technology acceptance. They looked at what they considered high-level factors related to management, work design, and job requirements.
Technology is Pushing the Envelope for Safety Training

1 month 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.
Technologies Improving Safety, FDA Inspections, Driver Safety

2 months 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.
Podcast; A Holistic Approach to Safety Training

2 months 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.
Ways Employers Can Help Reduce Stress

2 months 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.
Time for a Change in Education Requirements for Jobs

2 months 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.