EHS Daily Advisor

2 months ago | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Jay Kumar

Distracted driving continues to be a leading cause of preventable traffic fatalities in the U.S. Now that we’re into Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the National Safety Council (NSC) is once again calling for safer roadways. Here’s what you need to know to ensure that your drivers are distraction-free while on the road. Visit the NSC website for a variety of resources on how to ensure your company’s drivers are doing so safely.

2 months ago | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Guy A. Burdick

On April 1, the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB), a division of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), opened public comment on a proposed heat illness and injury prevention rule. If New Mexico’s proposal becomes final, it would join state heat illness prevention rules in California, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Minnesota’s rule also covers exposure to cold temperatures. Nevada adopted its heat illness regulation last fall.

2 months ago | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Guy A. Burdick

On April 2, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) expressed concerns about reductions to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as part of a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) restructuring plan. The group also voiced concerns about a proposal not to renew leases for Occupational Safety and Health and Administration (OSHA) area offices.

2 months ago | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Guy A. Burdick

On March 25, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) announced the release of its 2025 report of corporate safety insights. The report contains views and experiences of business leaders from all industries. It offers environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals key observations in making strategic decisions that drive improvements at their companies.

2 months ago | ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com | Guy A. Burdick

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a second update on its investigation into a fatal hydrogen sulfide release last year at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Deer Park, Texas. The board’s investigation is focused on safe work factors, maintenance policies and procedures, and emergency preparedness at the facility.