We’ve got some late April showers outside at the moment. There are also buds beginning to bloom, including lilacs (my favorite).
And while these are welcome signs of changing tides in nature, we’re seeing other signs of change that we’re not quite ready for. The 100 deadliest days are approaching, so we’ll have to be more alert on the roadways. Several people have announced their run for president in 2024, and the political ads will start once again. The Supreme Court of the United States’ session is nearing an end, meaning a flurry of verdicts will follow.
Change is a constant, and it’s our job to stay abreast of the latest rulings, regulations and trends. At times, it can also be exhausting. I hope you find ways to take breaks, process and adapt to these changes. I hope you also find ways to brainstorm ideas to make workplaces safer.
It’s so easy to have your nose to the ground and miss what’s happening all around you. So, take your cues from nature and soak it all in before getting back to work.
And, on Workers Memorial Day, we encourage you all to pause and honor and recognize your fallen workers. I pledge to honor their sacrifices and do whatever I can to support you so that these tragedies don’t happen again.
Until next time, stay safe and be well!
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EHS Today is accepting applications until May 19 for the 2023 class of America's Safest Companies.
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Earlier this month, EHS Today hosted an editorial webinar discussing mental health awareness as part of your workplace safety training to help protect workers from the fastest growing hazard in today’s workplace. This webinar featured plenty of great ideas, lively discussion and expert advice from Holli Singleton, director of safety and health services at the Southeastern OSHA Training Institution Education Center at North Carolina State University.
Watch the free recording here.