Thursday, 17 October 2019. Verdantix EHS Summit Americas 2019 Harnesses Peer-To-Peer Conversations On The Future Of EHS Technology
Thursday, 17 October 2019. Cority’s Acquisition Of Axion Health Establishes Leadership In Employee Health And Safety Solutions For The Healthcare Industry
Wednesday, 16 October 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software vendor, has acquired Axion Health, a software vendor for healthcare providers. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Cority’s offerings in employee health software and its support for the healthcare industry
Tuesday, 15 October 2019. Logical Safety, an EHS IoT provider, has been shortlisted for the DEKRA award, which honours safety concepts, initiatives and processes. The vendor will present its solution to assist firms with compliance, lockout-tagout and lifting activities
Friday, 11 October 2019. Ideagen, an EHS software provider, has acquired Optima Diagnostics Ltd, an EHS software and risk management solutions provider, for £1.8 million. This strategic purchase is expected to strengthen Ideagan’s EHSQ offerings
Friday, 11 October 2019. WSP, a global engineering consulting firm, has acquired Lievense, a Dutch engineering consultancy in line with its 2019-2021 Global Strategic Plan. This acquisition will help WSP strengthen its engineering and design services in Continental Europe
Friday, 11 October 2019. HSE fines Bedford Borough Council £300,000 and bus station operator Cambus Limited £350,000, after a passenger died from a collision at a bus station. HSE found that the Council and bus station firm failed to separate vehicles and pedestrians
Thursday, 10 October 2019. HSE fines manufacturing firm Preston Board and Packaging Limited £33,500, after an employee lost his fingers during machinery repairs. HSE found that the firm failed to conduct risk assessments of machinery operations
Wednesday, 09 October 2019. Triax Technologies, an EHS technology vendor, has partnered with EarthCam, a construction camera technology firm, to deliver an advanced solution that enables real-time monitoring of jobsites to support EHS compliance and improve worker wellbeing
Tuesday, 08 October 2019. Pro-Sapien, an EHS software provider, has achieved the global security standard ISO 27001 across all its products and services. This accreditation will enable firms using Pro-Sapien’s software to enhance their data security and risk management
Tuesday, 08 October 2019. SUEZ, a water and waste utilities consultancy, has formed a partnership with Montreal to design, build and operate the city’s biomethanation centre. This 7-year project is expected to generate renewable energy to power up to 3,600 households
Monday, 07 October 2019. Gensuite, an EHS software provider, has released Gensuite Med Care—an integrated occupational health and safety software solution. This application will enable firms with on-site medical clinics to effectively manage medical programmes and processes
Monday, 07 October 2019. Ramboll, a global engineering consultancy, has announced that it will lead two development projects in Romania’s water sector. These projects will include the rehabilitation, renovation and extension of the country’s wastewater treatment plants
Friday, 04 October 2019. HSE fines steel firm Celsa Manufacturing (UK) Ltd £1.8 million, after two engineers died in an explosion. HSE found that the firm failed to assess the potential risks of draining lubrication oil from an accumulator vessel that caused the incident
Thursday, 03 October 2019. Tougher Regulations And Growing Climate Risk Drive Innovation In The Environmental Data Analytics Market
Wednesday, 02 October 2019. HSE fines Hamblett Building Services Limited £20,000, after an employee fell through a skylight opening and suffered severe injuries. HSE found that the firm failed to install edge protection on the roof
Tuesday, 01 October 2019. Vertex, a Massachusetts-based engineering and environmental consultancy, announces its acquisition of Compliance Environmental International (CEI), an industrial hygiene and environmental consulting firm, to boost its healthcare consulting services
Monday, 30 September 2019. AECOM, a global engineering firm, has partnered with the New Zealand government to develop the country’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment, which will inform the public economic planning and policy decisions within the next five years
Friday, 27 September 2019. DNV GL, an EHS and risk management solutions vendor, has released a new tool that leverages historic data of weather conditions to create 10,000 plausible realities for better predictions of weather conditions and costs of renewable energy projects
Friday, 27 September 2019. Enhesa, an EHS and compliance consultancy, has appointed Jessica Sarnowski as Head of Content Marketing and Thought Leadership. Her activities will include improving the firm’s EHS compliance content and managing its strategic alliance goals
Thursday, 26 September 2019. Quentic, an EHS software and services firm, has updated its software to include a new Findings module to increase the flexibility of audit management. With Quentic 12.0, firms can adapt to multiple auditing situations by delegating tasks
Thursday, 26 September 2019. HSE fines chemicals supplier firm Vertellus Specialties UK Limited £120,000, after an employee fell from a ladder and suffered a severe elbow injury. HSE found that the firm did not regularly inspect the ladder to ensure it was fit for use
Tuesday, 24 September 2019. HSE fines packaging manufacturing firm Saica Pack UK Limited £60,000, after an employee’s leg was trapped between an automated vehicle and a conveyor. HSE found that the firm delayed assessing risks from contact with transfer vehicles
Friday, 20 September 2019. OSHA fines appliances vendor American Wire and Cable Company $185,640, after multiple violations of workplace safety and health standards including fall protection. OSHA found that the firm failed to implement safety programmes and provide PPE
Thursday, 19 September 2019. OSHA fines utilities firm RMS Utilities Inc. $92,819, after exposing employees to cave-in hazards. OSHA inspectors found three employees working in a 13-foot-deep excavation without protection
Tuesday, 17 September 2019. Ramboll, a global engineering firm, has appointed Frode Mo as the new Global Director of its Rail Systems business. His activities will include digitizing and expanding the global reach of Ramboll’s rail offerings
Tuesday, 17 September 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS software provider, has partnered with MineRP, a software firm specialising in mineral resource planning. Together, the South Africa-headquartered firms will introduce risk management solutions supported by 3D spatial visualisation
Tuesday, 17 September 2019. Ramboll, a global engineering consultancy, is partnering with Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas to help the carbon-neutral airport develop a sustainability strategy that can guarantee further innovation and sizeable financial returns
Tuesday, 17 September 2019. HSE fines Josh Noon Tree Services £3,100, after an employee’s right hand was caught in a log splitter that amputated his index finger. HSE found that the machine lacked a guard and should not have been utilised simultaneously by two tree surgeons
Monday, 16 September 2019. Sphera, a risk management software firm, has finalised its acquisition of thinkstep, a corporate sustainability and product stewardship software and services firm. thinkstep’s software also aids life cycle analysis (LCA) and compliance for products
Friday, 13 September 2019. HSE fines roofing contractor firm Henderson and Aitken Limited £53,000, after an employee suffered fatal injuries from a fall during a roofing task. HSE found that the ladder with which the employee accessed the roof was not properly installed
Wednesday, 11 September 2019. Quentic, an EHS software and services provider, is partnering with RegScan, an environmental compliance software firm, which will strengthen Quentic’s competence in the global compliance market and help it manage clients’ regulatory requirements
Wednesday, 11 September 2019. HSE fines oil and gas firm BP Exploration Operating Company Limited £400,000, after 3.8 tonnes of highly flammable crude oil spilled onto the ground as a result of an unsafe drainage procedure
Sunday, 08 September 2019. AECOM, a global engineering firm, has introduced a new technology called DE-FLUORO for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water and waste material. The technology can improve site remediation processes and regulatory compliance
Thursday, 05 September 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software provider, has announced the addition of a ‘My Tasks’ feature to its AVA platform. This new functionality helps users organise and prioritise inspections for improved incident and audit management
Wednesday, 04 September 2019. ERM, an EHS and risk management consultancy, has announced its acquisition of Contek Solutions, a US-headquartered safety and environmental engineering firm. This acquisition strengthens ERM’s competencies for the energy and chemical sectors
Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Ramboll, a global engineering consultancy, appoints Kevin Smith to lead its healthcare business in the UK. His activities will include increasing collaboration across Ramboll’s work teams to enhance the firm’s offerings in the health services market
Tuesday, 03 September 2019. DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS), an operations management services provider, has spun off from DuPont as an independent firm. DSS said the change will help provide more rapid solutions for clients related to digitization and technological change
Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Wolters Kluwer, a software solutions provider, has appointed Karen Kobelski to lead its clinical surveillance and compliance business. She will oversee the development and delivery of risk detection and data services for the healthcare market
Tuesday, 03 September 2019. HSE fines local authority Dacorum Borough Council £100,000, after grounds maintenance and street care workers became exposed to Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS). HSE found that employees excessively utilised power tools without safety or risk education
Tuesday, 03 September 2019. HSE fines manufacturing firm Braithwaite Engineers Limited £9,400, after an employee suffered severe injuries following a fall from a lorry. HSE found that the firm failed to train employees on how to safely access lorry beds
Monday, 02 September 2019. HSE fines manufacturing firm Siddall and Hilton Products Ltd £16,000, after an employee suffered severe leg injuries investigating faulty wiring on a welding machine. HSE found that the firm failed to install a safety system for equipment repairs
Thursday, 29 August 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software provider, has formed a new partnership with VARO, a global energy supplier, to optimise the energy firm’s EHSQ management procedures
Tuesday, 27 August 2019. Wolters Kluwer, an information and software solutions provider, has expanded the labour law and arbitration content on its legal research platform, Cheetah, to meet clients’ evolving needs
Tuesday, 27 August 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, appoints Orla Pease as vice president of Digital Innovation for its Design and Consulting Services business in the Americas
Monday, 26 August 2019. Gensuite, an EHS software provider, announces new customer acquisition of Blythe Energy, a US-headquartered energy firm, which now uses the vendor’s software to manage its compliance workflow and follow-up
Friday, 23 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has entered a new partnership with London City Airport through which the transport hub will utilise the vendor’s Info Exchange software to develop its new Permit to Work system
Friday, 23 August 2019. DNV GL, a risk management services vendor, has opened a Renewables Certification office in the US to provide certification services for offshore wind power, as development in federal waters requires third-party certification of a generation facility
Thursday, 22 August 2019. ECAT, an EHS management software provider, announces new customer acquisition of CityEdge Alliance, a transport agency for Waikato’s largest roading project in New Zealand. This partnership is expected to increase the efficiency of audit reporting
Thursday, 22 August 2019. HSE fines Volvo Group UK Limited, an automotive servicing firm, £13,333, after an employee was crushed by a truck that rolled forward. HSE found that the firm failed to provide a sufficient number of wheel chocks or training on their use
Wednesday, 21 August 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, has introduced Rosetta, a web-based solution enabling firms to strategically plan, implement and achieve their energy performance goals, as well as analyse conservation, generation and storage opportunities
Wednesday, 21 August 2019. HSE fines STS Constructions Limited, a construction firm, £26,666, after employees were exposed to risks of falling from height. HSE found that the firm failed to install safety measures at the project site and breached height regulations
Wednesday, 21 August 2019. ERM, a risk management and EHS services provider, announces the addition of its senior partner, Caleb Wall, to the National Safety Council’s advisory board as a thought leader in the NSC’s Work to Zero Initiative
Tuesday, 20 August 2019. Environment Essentials and ecoPortal have integrated their software solutions to improve risk management procedures. Users of ecoPortal’s safety management software now have direct access to Environment Essentials’ summaries of safety legislation
Monday, 19 August 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS software vendor, has partnered with NOSA, an occupational health and safety risk management services provider, after investment firm The Carlyle Group acquired both firms¬. The firms will collaborate to expand their client offerings
Friday, 16 August 2019. Private Equity Giant Carlyle Group Acquires Rapidly-Growing EHS And Risk Management Software Vendor IsoMetrix
Friday, 16 August 2019. HSE fines MD Building Contractors Ltd, a construction firm, £16,000 for exposing a family of six to the risk of inhaling carbon monoxide in their home following construction work around the gas boiler
Thursday, 15 August 2019. OHSA fines Arbre Group Holding, a fruit and vegetable packing firm, $200,791 for violating occupational health and safety standards. OSHA found that the firm exposed employees to amputation hazards and provided inadequate safety training
Wednesday, 14 August 2019. EcoOnline Powers Up Its EHSQ Solutions With Nordic Port AB Acquisition Wednesday, 14 August 2019. Avetta, a supply chain risk management provider, has introduced an online marketplace that enables suppliers and contractors to procure discounted safety products and services that optimise business operations Monday, 12 August 2019. Intelex, an EHS software provider, announces its participation in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week campaign—August 12 through 18—to raise awareness about the importance of proactive and systematic occupational health and safety programmes Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines Brad McDonald Roofing & Construction $274,215, after frequent violations of fall protection standards. OSHA found that the firm failed to train workers to use fall arrest systems and allowed nail gun use without eye protection Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines AJR Landscaping $17,051, after two employees died from exposure to carbon monoxide. OSHA found that a gasoline lawnmower was switched on within a trailer carrying the employees to a worksite Thursday, 08 August 2019. Clean Harbors, an environmental and industrial services firm, has expanded its use of SumTotal System’s Talent Management software to build a more comprehensive programme to improve staff retention and workforce engagement Thursday, 08 August 2019. INX Software, an EHS software provider, has released an updated version of its software platform. The new INX Version 5.9 includes email templates for workflow notifications, enhanced ability to configure fields and other improvements Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Navkaar Limited £35,000, after putting its workers at risk of fatal injuries during a property renovation. HSE found that the firm failed to plan and manage projects at the site Wednesday, 07 August 2019. Effective Software, an EHS software vendor, expands its clientele as TR Fastenings, a global manufacturer of mechanical fasteners, joins corporations such as Siemens and Whitford in utilising the firm’s health and safety solutions Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines solar power firm SolarUK Limited £40,000, after an employee fell through a skylight during a solar panel installation and sustained permanent injuries. HSE found that SolarUK failed to prevent access to hazardous areas Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Alcumus Goes Canadian, Mobile and Multi-Tenant With Majority Investment In eCompliance Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Cority, an EHSQ and compliance software provider, has expanded its partnership with Enhesa, a regulatory research and analyst firm, to deliver a more comprehensive compliance management solution with applicability assessments and enhanced auditing Monday, 05 August 2019. VelocityEHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has launched its 24-hour Emergency Response Services—a hotline that is powered by its ChemTel, division and enables users to access various chemical safety and compliance information resources Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has entered a new partnership with JD Sports Fashion, a sports-fashion retailer, through which the firm will utilise the Info Exchange software platform to manage property compliance Monday, 05 August 2019. Ideagen, an EHS and compliance software vendor, celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching Q-Pulse 7—an enhanced version of its business intelligence software designed for quality, safety and incident management Monday, 05 August 2019. EcoOnline, an EHSQ software provider, announces its acquisition of Nordic Port, a Swedish EHSQ software vendor. This acquisition strengthens EcoOnline’s chemical management offering and competence, as well as broadens its offerings Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has completed a £25M investment in eCompliance, a workplace safety software vendor. eCompliance will operate as the North American arm and help expand presence within that market Friday, 02 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Clancy Docwra Ltd £1 million, after an employee was struck by an excavator and died. HSE found that the site supervisor failed to adequately manage the safety of all workers on site Thursday, 01 August 2019. Enviance, an EHS software firm, has advanced its cloud analytics by launching the Data Preparation Tool that—through enhanced query and analytical capabilities—enables easier access to enhanced safety data for workplace risk prevention Thursday, 01 August 2019. Jincom EHS, an EHS communications firm, has been awarded a contract to support France-based VINCI Construction Grands Projets in producing visual standards that will simplify technical health and safety messages across the construction workforce Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Velocity EHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has appointed Matt Airhart as president and COO to oversee the operation of the firm and work alongside CEO Glenn Trout to sustain the firm’s growth and innovation Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has partnered with Natures Way Foods to digitise and improve the food manufacturer’s management of incidents, accidents and events using its EHSQ software, Info Exchange Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Sphera’s Acquisition of thinkstep Gives It The Largest Market Share For Product Stewardship Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Sphera, a risk management software firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire thinkstep, a sustainability and product stewardship software and services firm, bringing extensive LCA database and sustainability expertise to Sphera’s EHS solution Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Pro-Sapien, a provider of EHS software on Office 365, has released a module for contractor management which will integrate with other Pro-Sapien modules such as Permit to Work to assist in Contractor Safety Management Tuesday, 30 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, has launched a 100-acre Natural Capital Laboratory in Scotland to facilitate ecosystem conservation. Technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”) will be used in the firm’s rewilding approach Monday, 29 July 2019. Tetra Tech, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $70 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide global analytical support services to it’s headquarters and missions around the world Monday, 29 July 2019. OSHA fines automotive glass manufacturing firm Fuyao Glass America Inc $724,380, after recurrent workplace safety violations including electrical safety violations, inadequate staff training and failure to provide required PPE Sunday, 28 July 2019. DNV GL, a global certification body, has launched a new Joint Industry Project to explore the potential of using light detection and ranging to measure wind speed Turbulence Intensity (TI) for various applications in the wind industry Friday, 26 July 2019. OSHA fines U.S Nonwoven Corp., a fabric product manufacturer, after an employee suffered fractures when his hand became caught in a fabric cutting machine. OSHA also found the firm exposed employees to fire hazards and failed to report an amputation Thursday, 25 July 2019. OSHA fines Pukall Lumber Company $348,467 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when caught in an outdoor bark conveyor belt. OSHA found violations for failing to implement energy control procedures and ensuring adequate machine guarding Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAM, a surveying and mapping firm, has selected SafetyTek’s software platform—including incident reporting, field observation and root cause analysis—to improve the quality of its safety program covering 1000 employees across 29 offices in the US Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAI Global, a risk management solutions firm, has released values-based code of conduct learning content, part of its EthicsAnywhere suite of solutions and learning-centric technology, utilizing storytelling as a tool to engage employees Tuesday, 23 July 2019. CECO Environmental, a fluid handling services firm, has been selected to manage engineering, design and delivery of a water treatment system that will eliminate sludge by removing contaminants from roughly 24 million barrels of seepage annually Monday, 22 July 2019. Vector Solutions, an eLearning firm, has expanded its EHS capabilities by acquiring software provider IndustrySafe. The acquisition furthers Vector’s strategy to expand its eLearning platform into a complete solution for workforce optimization Monday, 22 July 2019. BioLargo, an environmental engineering firm, has been awarded two subcontracts worth $12 million over five years to provide air quality environmental engineering services to five United States Air Force (USAF) bases in Texas and Arizona Monday, 22 July 2019. OSHA fines Transdev Services, a public transport firm, $188,714 for worksite safety and health hazards. OSHA cited the firm for failing to label and provide training on hazardous chemicals and failing to train forklift operators properly Friday, 19 July 2019. HSE fines Minteq, a calcium carbonate producer, £200,000 after a worker was fatally struck by a forklift. The HSE found that the measures to separate pedestrians from vehicles were inadequate and put workers directly in vehicle paths 1 2 3 4
Wednesday, 14 August 2019. Avetta, a supply chain risk management provider, has introduced an online marketplace that enables suppliers and contractors to procure discounted safety products and services that optimise business operations
Monday, 12 August 2019. Intelex, an EHS software provider, announces its participation in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week campaign—August 12 through 18—to raise awareness about the importance of proactive and systematic occupational health and safety programmes
Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines Brad McDonald Roofing & Construction $274,215, after frequent violations of fall protection standards. OSHA found that the firm failed to train workers to use fall arrest systems and allowed nail gun use without eye protection
Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines AJR Landscaping $17,051, after two employees died from exposure to carbon monoxide. OSHA found that a gasoline lawnmower was switched on within a trailer carrying the employees to a worksite
Thursday, 08 August 2019. Clean Harbors, an environmental and industrial services firm, has expanded its use of SumTotal System’s Talent Management software to build a more comprehensive programme to improve staff retention and workforce engagement
Thursday, 08 August 2019. INX Software, an EHS software provider, has released an updated version of its software platform. The new INX Version 5.9 includes email templates for workflow notifications, enhanced ability to configure fields and other improvements
Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Navkaar Limited £35,000, after putting its workers at risk of fatal injuries during a property renovation. HSE found that the firm failed to plan and manage projects at the site
Wednesday, 07 August 2019. Effective Software, an EHS software vendor, expands its clientele as TR Fastenings, a global manufacturer of mechanical fasteners, joins corporations such as Siemens and Whitford in utilising the firm’s health and safety solutions
Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines solar power firm SolarUK Limited £40,000, after an employee fell through a skylight during a solar panel installation and sustained permanent injuries. HSE found that SolarUK failed to prevent access to hazardous areas
Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Alcumus Goes Canadian, Mobile and Multi-Tenant With Majority Investment In eCompliance
Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Cority, an EHSQ and compliance software provider, has expanded its partnership with Enhesa, a regulatory research and analyst firm, to deliver a more comprehensive compliance management solution with applicability assessments and enhanced auditing
Monday, 05 August 2019. VelocityEHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has launched its 24-hour Emergency Response Services—a hotline that is powered by its ChemTel, division and enables users to access various chemical safety and compliance information resources
Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has entered a new partnership with JD Sports Fashion, a sports-fashion retailer, through which the firm will utilise the Info Exchange software platform to manage property compliance
Monday, 05 August 2019. Ideagen, an EHS and compliance software vendor, celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching Q-Pulse 7—an enhanced version of its business intelligence software designed for quality, safety and incident management
Monday, 05 August 2019. EcoOnline, an EHSQ software provider, announces its acquisition of Nordic Port, a Swedish EHSQ software vendor. This acquisition strengthens EcoOnline’s chemical management offering and competence, as well as broadens its offerings
Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has completed a £25M investment in eCompliance, a workplace safety software vendor. eCompliance will operate as the North American arm and help expand presence within that market
Friday, 02 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Clancy Docwra Ltd £1 million, after an employee was struck by an excavator and died. HSE found that the site supervisor failed to adequately manage the safety of all workers on site
Thursday, 01 August 2019. Enviance, an EHS software firm, has advanced its cloud analytics by launching the Data Preparation Tool that—through enhanced query and analytical capabilities—enables easier access to enhanced safety data for workplace risk prevention
Thursday, 01 August 2019. Jincom EHS, an EHS communications firm, has been awarded a contract to support France-based VINCI Construction Grands Projets in producing visual standards that will simplify technical health and safety messages across the construction workforce
Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Velocity EHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has appointed Matt Airhart as president and COO to oversee the operation of the firm and work alongside CEO Glenn Trout to sustain the firm’s growth and innovation
Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has partnered with Natures Way Foods to digitise and improve the food manufacturer’s management of incidents, accidents and events using its EHSQ software, Info Exchange
Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Sphera’s Acquisition of thinkstep Gives It The Largest Market Share For Product Stewardship Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Sphera, a risk management software firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire thinkstep, a sustainability and product stewardship software and services firm, bringing extensive LCA database and sustainability expertise to Sphera’s EHS solution Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Pro-Sapien, a provider of EHS software on Office 365, has released a module for contractor management which will integrate with other Pro-Sapien modules such as Permit to Work to assist in Contractor Safety Management Tuesday, 30 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, has launched a 100-acre Natural Capital Laboratory in Scotland to facilitate ecosystem conservation. Technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”) will be used in the firm’s rewilding approach Monday, 29 July 2019. Tetra Tech, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $70 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide global analytical support services to it’s headquarters and missions around the world Monday, 29 July 2019. OSHA fines automotive glass manufacturing firm Fuyao Glass America Inc $724,380, after recurrent workplace safety violations including electrical safety violations, inadequate staff training and failure to provide required PPE Sunday, 28 July 2019. DNV GL, a global certification body, has launched a new Joint Industry Project to explore the potential of using light detection and ranging to measure wind speed Turbulence Intensity (TI) for various applications in the wind industry Friday, 26 July 2019. OSHA fines U.S Nonwoven Corp., a fabric product manufacturer, after an employee suffered fractures when his hand became caught in a fabric cutting machine. OSHA also found the firm exposed employees to fire hazards and failed to report an amputation Thursday, 25 July 2019. OSHA fines Pukall Lumber Company $348,467 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when caught in an outdoor bark conveyor belt. OSHA found violations for failing to implement energy control procedures and ensuring adequate machine guarding Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAM, a surveying and mapping firm, has selected SafetyTek’s software platform—including incident reporting, field observation and root cause analysis—to improve the quality of its safety program covering 1000 employees across 29 offices in the US Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAI Global, a risk management solutions firm, has released values-based code of conduct learning content, part of its EthicsAnywhere suite of solutions and learning-centric technology, utilizing storytelling as a tool to engage employees Tuesday, 23 July 2019. CECO Environmental, a fluid handling services firm, has been selected to manage engineering, design and delivery of a water treatment system that will eliminate sludge by removing contaminants from roughly 24 million barrels of seepage annually Monday, 22 July 2019. Vector Solutions, an eLearning firm, has expanded its EHS capabilities by acquiring software provider IndustrySafe. The acquisition furthers Vector’s strategy to expand its eLearning platform into a complete solution for workforce optimization Monday, 22 July 2019. BioLargo, an environmental engineering firm, has been awarded two subcontracts worth $12 million over five years to provide air quality environmental engineering services to five United States Air Force (USAF) bases in Texas and Arizona Monday, 22 July 2019. OSHA fines Transdev Services, a public transport firm, $188,714 for worksite safety and health hazards. OSHA cited the firm for failing to label and provide training on hazardous chemicals and failing to train forklift operators properly Friday, 19 July 2019. HSE fines Minteq, a calcium carbonate producer, £200,000 after a worker was fatally struck by a forklift. The HSE found that the measures to separate pedestrians from vehicles were inadequate and put workers directly in vehicle paths 1 2 3 4
Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Sphera, a risk management software firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire thinkstep, a sustainability and product stewardship software and services firm, bringing extensive LCA database and sustainability expertise to Sphera’s EHS solution
Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Pro-Sapien, a provider of EHS software on Office 365, has released a module for contractor management which will integrate with other Pro-Sapien modules such as Permit to Work to assist in Contractor Safety Management
Tuesday, 30 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, has launched a 100-acre Natural Capital Laboratory in Scotland to facilitate ecosystem conservation. Technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”) will be used in the firm’s rewilding approach
Monday, 29 July 2019. Tetra Tech, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $70 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide global analytical support services to it’s headquarters and missions around the world
Monday, 29 July 2019. OSHA fines automotive glass manufacturing firm Fuyao Glass America Inc $724,380, after recurrent workplace safety violations including electrical safety violations, inadequate staff training and failure to provide required PPE
Sunday, 28 July 2019. DNV GL, a global certification body, has launched a new Joint Industry Project to explore the potential of using light detection and ranging to measure wind speed Turbulence Intensity (TI) for various applications in the wind industry
Friday, 26 July 2019. OSHA fines U.S Nonwoven Corp., a fabric product manufacturer, after an employee suffered fractures when his hand became caught in a fabric cutting machine. OSHA also found the firm exposed employees to fire hazards and failed to report an amputation
Thursday, 25 July 2019. OSHA fines Pukall Lumber Company $348,467 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when caught in an outdoor bark conveyor belt. OSHA found violations for failing to implement energy control procedures and ensuring adequate machine guarding
Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAM, a surveying and mapping firm, has selected SafetyTek’s software platform—including incident reporting, field observation and root cause analysis—to improve the quality of its safety program covering 1000 employees across 29 offices in the US
Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAI Global, a risk management solutions firm, has released values-based code of conduct learning content, part of its EthicsAnywhere suite of solutions and learning-centric technology, utilizing storytelling as a tool to engage employees
Tuesday, 23 July 2019. CECO Environmental, a fluid handling services firm, has been selected to manage engineering, design and delivery of a water treatment system that will eliminate sludge by removing contaminants from roughly 24 million barrels of seepage annually
Monday, 22 July 2019. Vector Solutions, an eLearning firm, has expanded its EHS capabilities by acquiring software provider IndustrySafe. The acquisition furthers Vector’s strategy to expand its eLearning platform into a complete solution for workforce optimization
Monday, 22 July 2019. BioLargo, an environmental engineering firm, has been awarded two subcontracts worth $12 million over five years to provide air quality environmental engineering services to five United States Air Force (USAF) bases in Texas and Arizona
Monday, 22 July 2019. OSHA fines Transdev Services, a public transport firm, $188,714 for worksite safety and health hazards. OSHA cited the firm for failing to label and provide training on hazardous chemicals and failing to train forklift operators properly
Friday, 19 July 2019. HSE fines Minteq, a calcium carbonate producer, £200,000 after a worker was fatally struck by a forklift. The HSE found that the measures to separate pedestrians from vehicles were inadequate and put workers directly in vehicle paths
