HIRA in 6 steps: identify hazards, assess risk, and control them. A practical 2026 guide for safety teams, with a downloadable HIRA template and risk matrix. […]
Safety Management
Behavior-Based Safety in 2026: Beyond Observation Cards
Observation cards alone have plateaued. See how leading-indicator BBS programs cut injuries in 2026 — and how to close the loop on every observation. […]
State Heat Rules in 2026: Where State Standards Now Exceed OSHA’s Federal Heat Rule
The federal OSHA heat rule (89 FR 70698) is stalled with no finalization date. Six state programs — California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, and Maryland — already enforce heat illness standards that exceed the proposed federal rule. This post maps every active state heat rule and what an audit-ready multi-state program must include. See also […]
Confined Space Safety in 2026: Lessons from Recent OSHA Enforcement Cases
Two OSHA actions — $257,707 against an Alabama contractor and $602,938 against Clean Harbors — reveal the confined space program gaps that cost lives in 2026. […]
How to Build a Safety Onboarding Program That Reduces First-90-Day Incidents
First-year workers account for 36% of all workers comp claims. Learn how EHS managers can build a safety onboarding program that protects new hires through the first 90 days. […]
Permit to Work System: Why Paper Permits Raise Risk
Paper permits slow verification, weaken governance, and make audit defense harder. Learn why digital permit-to-work processes improve safety, compliance, and control of high-risk work. […]
OSHA Heat Enforcement 2026: What Safety Managers Need to Know
OSHA just overhauled its Heat National Emphasis Program, targeting 55 high-risk industries with new inspection triggers. Is your site ready before summer? […]
Spreadsheet Errors in Safety Programs: Why They’re More Common Than You Think
Certainty Software is designed for modern compliance, giving enterprises real-time visibility, multilingual data collection, automated workflows, and centralized management that traditional paper forms and Excel spreadsheets cannot match. […]
Your Audit Program Has Outgrown Spreadsheets: Here’s Why
Certainty Software is designed for modern compliance, giving enterprises real-time visibility, multilingual data collection, automated workflows, and centralized management that traditional paper forms and Excel spreadsheets cannot match. […]
BBS Training – Optimizing Your Behavior Based Safety Management
Behavior-based safety (BBS) training is a proactive approach to workplace safety that focuses on identifying and changing unsafe behaviors. It is based on the idea that most accidents and injuries are caused by unsafe behaviors rather than unsafe conditions. By addressing these behaviors, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. […]
16 Workplace Safety Meeting Topics
As a safety manager, you understand the importance of maintaining a safe work environment for your employees and team members. Regular safety meetings play a crucial role in maintaining a safe work environment, reducing the risk of workplace accidents and injuries, and building a strong workplace safety culture. But are you covering the most crucial safety topics at your safety meetings? […]
10 Workplace Electrical Safety Tips Every Safety Manager Should Know
Safety managers play a pivotal role in mitigating electrical risks in the workplace. This article explores 10 critical electrical safety tips that every safety manager should implement to ensure a safe working environment, prevent accidents, and foster a culture of safety that goes beyond compliance. From understanding the risks in various work settings to adopting comprehensive safety standards, these tips are indispensable for safeguarding employees against electrical hazards. […]
Beyond the Checklist: How to Prove Your Safety Inspections Will Pass Any Audit
Certainty Software is designed for modern compliance, giving enterprises real-time visibility, multilingual data collection, automated workflows, and centralized management that traditional paper forms and Excel spreadsheets cannot match. […]
Spotting Workplace Safety Compliance Weak Spots Before Regulators Do and How to Fix Them
Summary: Workplace safety compliance is no longer a “check-the-box” activity. With better-equipped regulators, rising OSHA fines, and increasingly complex workplace hazards, organizations must take a proactive approach to identifying and fixing safety gaps before inspections happen. The most common weak spots — siloed safety data, outdated risk assessments, inconsistent inspections, and poor incident follow-up — […]
Why Spreadsheets Fall Short for Modern Audits and Inspections
Summary: Spreadsheets are often used for audits and inspections because they are familiar and easy to set up, but they quickly become inefficient as programs grow. For QA Managers, Plant Managers, and Quality Engineers managing ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or FDA cGMP compliance, manual data entry, version control issues, and limited visibility lead to rising […]
