This week is OSHA’s Safe + Sound week, which we’re going to tell you about in a second, including some things that your company can do to participate. But of course we’ve got a lot more to share with you in this roundup, so let’s dive into it.

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week

From August 13th to August 19th, OSHA is organizing its Safe + Sound week, a week in which they encourage global initiatives for EHS awareness and improvement. It’s centered in the US, but they invite companies from all over the globe to participate and show their commitment to safety in the workplace. How can you participate? OSHA created a selection of activities you could organize in your workplace, and they made a set of online tools available to help you host an event. And there’s also a certificate of participation to download, to top things off. Feel like participating? Show your commitment to EHS here!

Where does all that money go?

Indirect spending can sometimes feel like it’s getting out of control, like money is disappearing into some far-off black hole. Darr Greenhalgh on MHL News explains how much of that can be fixed by looking at a few things, such as inventory, issues that cause slowed or halted productions, and your budget management. He gives great advice on how to analyze those areas and find the right solution, so your indirect spending is reined in, and in control. Read his article to start saving money!

Water: precious, and costly

Another area where saving is necessary, is water consumption. With the heatwaves we’ve been seeing globally, governments are asking people, and businesses, to save water and avoid excessive consumption. Klaus Reichart shares his insight into why reducing water consumption is especially crucial in industrial facilities, and which strategies can make this happen. And aside from being more environmentally conscious by saving water, it also saves a lot of money. From monitoring consumption in greater detail to simply fixing leaks and fixtures, the right actions to start saving water today aren’t unrealistic or expensive, so let’s make sure that tap isn’t running when it shouldn’t be! Find out more here.

Training new employees in liquid analysis

It’ll be an old story in the chemical industry: some older workers leave and take with them a massive amount of skill and knowledge, which didn’t get passed down to the new workers. And even though technology is making things a lot easier these days, some skills can’t be learned through an app or with machines. Jason Dalebroux on Chemical Processing shares his experience and advice on how to train new workers in liquid analysis ‘the old way’, because why change what isn’t broken? His advice includes using instruments that take advantage of the technological prowess of today’s workforce, and which allow people to learn by doing. Read it all here!

Thank you for reading. Are you participating in OSHA’s Safe + Sound week? Get in touch to let us know, there are several ways to do so below. We look forward to hearing from you! Stay tuned for more news, advice, and useful information every other week!

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