Michelle DeFrancesco

Oct 1, 2024 | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Michelle DeFrancesco

In today’s environment, it can be easy for employers to question the continued utility of testingfor drugs in the workplace given increasingly complex state laws. Specimens such as oral fluidoffer a method that is scientifically sound and legally proven, while also balancing the needsof employers in today’s complicated cannabis scape. This article will explore why oral fluid is anexcellent option for employers across the country, fitting virtually every workplace testing need. What is oral fluid?

Aug 9, 2024 | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Michelle DeFrancesco

Pressure to meet deadlines and staff shortages are among the few things causing frontline workers to cut corners on the job. Although getting the job done efficiently is front of mind, compromising the safety of workers leads to increasing the risk of injury, a dissatisfied workforce, and ironically, it can also harm productivity. Skilled frontline workers are the backbone of developing our society.

Aug 1, 2024 | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Michelle DeFrancesco

The “Plan, Do, Review” cycle is critical for safety professionals looking to avoid wasted energy, boost productivity, and safeguard workers from harm. It helps companies identify and control their health and safety risks, reduce incidents, and consistently improve performance. This article discusses the Plan, Do, Review (PDR) concept to help those companies get started, lays out steps for implementing a plan, and how a company might review the results based on its initial objectives.

Apr 4, 2024 | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Michelle DeFrancesco

Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) are incidents that result in severe injuries or death to individuals in the workplace. These devastating events not only affect workers but also their families, communities, and the reputation of their companies. SIFs are often preventable however, and safety leaders must seek to learn from them and put measures in place to proactively mitigate areas of high risk.

Mar 28, 2024 | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Michelle DeFrancesco

High-hazard industries constantly evolve, from increasingly stringent regulations to shortened deadlines for completing projects. However, the importance of contractor compliance will always remain constant. This becomes increasingly challenging, though, as companies expand their workforce and undertake more projects. Eventually, the task becomes highly problematic without the best compliance software.