July 27, 2023
The scope of workplace safety is changing, and everybody—yes, everybody—needs to get involved.
Safety doesn’t happen by accident. Neither do efforts to create a workplace where people feel empowered to speak up and are comfortable to be themselves.
Those of you who’ve been in the field for a while know this has always been the case, but safety has assumed a role of greater importance in the last few years because of larger worldwide issues (e.g., COVID-19, gun violence, racism, supply chain and labor shortages).
Staying on top of changing regulations, paperwork and safety hazards can feel daunting, even overwhelming. But don’t despair. One person can make a positive influence on workplace safety.
EHS Today spoke with Ben Andrew, Ed.D., vice president of occupational health and safety at NFI Industries, one of the largest privately-held logistics companies in the U.S.,