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I’m sure we’ve all been part of work zone traffic in which, when visible enforcement isn’t present, drivers barely slow down. I think about the workers, who surely are aware that every year in the United States, some of their fellow roadway workers are struck and killed.

“Now is the time to look outside the walls of our facilities and help our suppliers advance safety,” and “ensure our communities are resilient and protected against the migration of chemical spills and explosions.”

“One of the most troubling and persistent worries of today’s leaders is the potential for catastrophic occupational and process safety events.”

One of the many reasons I respect occupational safety and health professionals so much is that you’re always available as a resource and a support – both to workers and each other.

“Workers will observe, imitate and learn from their leaders’ behaviors. Therefore, employers should practice what they’re preaching.”

Taipei City, Taiwan — Workers who spend most of their workday in a chair have a 34% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease and a 16% higher risk from all causes of death than workers who don’t sit, according to a new study out of Taipei Medical University.

“As environmental, health and safety professionals, we love to have benchmarks and compare metrics. But we really want the answers to: ‘What’s the right ratio of EHS professionals to employees?’”

This month, our “My Story” section highlights the stories of two of your fellow safety peers. Do you want to share yours? Email your story, plus a photo of yourself, to [email protected]. You may see yourself in an upcoming issue.

Tony Mudd, CSP, shares how he got into the EHS field.

Patty King, CHST, CIT, shares how she got into the EHS field.