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It's been 114 years since the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, in which 146 garment workers, mostly women and young girls, perished. That deadly fire led to outrage, massive reforms and the founding of the American Society of Safety Professionals. #WorkplaceSafety #Safety #EHSToday

"Worker training programs ensure that employees are properly trained at all times to conduct their jobs while following safety protocols and avoiding hazards," writes Chad Frost CSP, CSHM of Avetta. "Ineffective, incomplete or out-of-date training poses just as much risk as no training at all. "Inadequate or inconsistent training leads to a hazardous workplace with error-prone staff and unsafe practices spurred by a lack of knowledge or skill. Even just one insufficiently trained worker poses significant risk to everyone. That’s why engaging training programs are critical to ensuring workers pay attention. Workers who aren’t engaged during trainings may miss vital safety information. Worker complacency can lead to ignoring safety protocols, taking dangerous shortcuts, and being less vigilant about hazards. "Unfortunately, contract or temp workers may be more likely to lack engagement or interest in required training since it is not tied directly to their full-time employer. Without adequate training, contract workers may pose significant risks to themselves, others on the job site, and overall operations. Just as with direct employees, unsafe acts or behaviors by contract workers threaten the safety of everyone on-site. "Worker training programs must be regularly updated to align with changing regulations, industry best practices and evolving risks. On top of federal and state regulations, many industries also require specific certifications or trainings. Failure to meet these guidelines puts workers and organizations alike at risk. Workers can face serious injury or fatality (SIF), while companies can also face legal fines, reputational damage and a loss of operational efficiency.?The best training programs are the ones that are consistently measured and updated to meet the dynamic workplace." #Training #WorkplaceSafety #TempWorkers #Safety #EHSToday

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“If we don’t make it a first or second priority to build DEI into the company’s culture instead of being just a program or initiative, we will not continue to be competitive," says Christine Smith of The Humanity Studio?. #Talent #DEI #HR #Recruiting #EHSToday

Recently, EHS Today asked whether federal OSHA should be abolished, as Rep. Andy Biggs has once again proposed H.R. 86. Over 1,100 safety professionals voiced their opinions. Read what they had to say. #OSHA #Congress #Compliance #WorkplaceSafety #Safety #EHSToday

"Today’s employers are still grappling with the admission of Gen Z to the workforce. But what about Generation Alpha and the following generation?" asks Managing Editor Nicole Stempak. #Workforce #Birthrate #LaborMarket

EHS Today's editors reflect on the defining developments in occupational health and safety over the past 25 years. #WorkplaceSafety #Safety #EHSToday #Newsletter

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ICYMI: American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and National Safety Council react to Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor. #Labor #WorkplaceSafety #Safety #EHSToday