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  I n today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become pivotal for companies aiming to enhance sustainability, ethical practices, and long-term viability. While most discussions surrounding ESG focus on environmental impacts or governance structures, one smaller yet critical aspect often overlooked is the safety of contractors. Contractor safety is more than just a regulatory obligation; it is a key factor that ties directly into an organization’s wider ESG goals, helping to foster a safer workplace, improve social responsibility, and promote good governance. In this article, we’ll detail how contractor safety plays a role in business’ success in their ESG programs, as well as best practices in implementing adequate contractor management tactics to aid in a wider safety structure. Understanding ESG goals Before diving into the intricacies of contractor safety, it’s important to define ESG and its general objectives. These criteria provid...

  Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine   how to prepare for the upcoming winter respiratory disease season. Now that fall has arrived, are you ready for this year’s winter respiratory disease season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections will lead to a similar or lower number of combined peak hospitalizations this winter than the 2023-2024 season. The CDC’s predictions are based on expert opinion, historical data, and scenario modeling conducted by its Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. However, there’s inherent uncertainty in any long-range scenario. Factors that could drive higher rates of serious illness and hospitalizations include the following: A new COVID-19 variant with an increased ability to evade the body’...