SAFETY*5 DIGEST 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️. The 5 Best EHS Articles & Podcasts Selected For You (1/11/2021)

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SAFETY #1: A PICTURE IS WORTH A 1,000 WORDS (SOURCE: VIVID)

Prepare to break a cold sweat while visiting these not-so-great moments in safety...

Use these images compiled by Vivid to reinforce the importance of safe work practices in a really memorable way. Because we're human: we make mistakes... but we need to learn from them !!

Check them out here and note how Vivid Learning Systems added a comment to each photo with a link to a course or training session that can help your workforce avoid the risk!!

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SAFETY #2: 2020 WINNERS OF PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FOR HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SOURCE: PWE MAGAZINE)

On a much more serious note: the well-respected British Safety Council has awarded its prestigious Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour Awards for exemplary management of health, safety and environmental risks to businesses.

The winning organizations in 2020 came from a wide range of industry sectors in the UK, Europe, India and the Middle East, including construction, energy generation, manufacturing, hospitality, facilities management, housing, retail and transport.

Read the full report online at Plant & Works Engineering Magazine here.

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SAFETY #3: LOOKING BACK AT THE 10 MOST READ CONSTRUCTION TECH STORIES IN 2020 (SOURCE: FOR CONSTRUCTION PROS.COM)

2020 is finally over and For Construction Pros looks back at the 10 most read stories about Construction Technology that were published on its popular website.

Last year saw a significant acceleration in the use of emerging technologies and innovation to make overall construction more efficient, safer, faster and more profitable.

Drones, robots, wearables and mobile apps have had a positive impact on the industry and continue to mature fast. Most of these new technologies have a critical safety component by helping workers avoid injury or risk while accomplishing important day to day tasks.

Here are the top 10 stories on For Construction pros.com, including a direct link to each article.

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SAFETY #4: CLASSIC: TODAY IS SAFETY TRAINING DAY AT DUNDER MIFFLIN

Start your week with some LOL! 😜

Disclaimer: This video is a link to original content posted on youtube.com and owned by NBC. SkillSignal does not own any rights, concessions or authorizations on this video and is not liable for its content. This video is posted for entertaining purposes only.

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SAFETY #5: PODCAST - EMPLOYEE SAFETY PODCAST

It’s no surprise that employee health and safety are top of mind for employers right now. Nonetheless, it can be hard to know which guidelines to follow and if you’re doing everything right to keep your employees safe at work. If you like, subscribe to the Employee Safety Podcast here

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