Safety committee meeting in an industrial setting reviewing performance metrics and discussing action plans around a conference table.

Why Most Safety Committees Underperform — and What High-Performing Ones Do Differently

Many organizations have a safety committee. Few have one that drives measurable impact. Committees are meant to be engines of safety leadership. Yet in many organizations, they function more like administrative review groups than strategic drivers. They meet. They review incidents. They document concerns. And then… not much changes. That’s not a commitment problem. It’s…

What the AB Specialty Case Shows About Reactive Chemical Hazards

Every day in chemical operations, risk is shaped by small decisions. A mislabeled container. A substituted material. A step performed out of sequence. When hazard information is unclear or not visible at the moment of work, those small decisions can combine into catastrophic outcomes.

Strengthening Mechanical Integrity Through EHS Excellence

What the Loy-Lange Case Reveals About Aging Assets, Controlling Drift, and Hidden Risks In April 2017, the Loy-Lange Box Company in St. Louis Missouri experienced a catastrophic steam‑system pressure vessel rupture when a deteriorated steam condensate storage tank failed, violently launching the 2,000‑pound vessel hundreds of feet from the facility. Post-incident investigations concluded that long…

EHS Excellence: Why Executive Leaders Can’t Afford to Stop at Compliance

Most executive leaders understand that environmental, health, and safety (EHS) responsibilities come with the territory. But too often, those responsibilities are viewed narrowly, treated as a compliance obligation, not a business advantage. The reality? Compliance is the foundation while excellence is a differentiator and competitive advantage. What is EHS Excellence?EHS excellence means going beyond compliance…

EHS FAQs: What Leaders Ask Most

When effectively integrated into business operations, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) becomes a true performance driver. Today’s leaders are being asked to do more with less—while navigating complex regulations and protecting both people and results. Below, we answer the top 10 FAQs we hear from EHS and business leaders, in clear, practical language designed to…

From Findings to Forward Momentum: Making Audits Work for You

Audits are often seen as a snapshot in time—a list of what’s right or wrong. But when used strategically, they become something much more: a tool that protects people, prevents costly risks, and strengthens leadership trust. As we close out our three-part series on the value of EHS audits, we’re shifting the focus from what…

Findings from EHS compliance audits by EHS Compliance Services ranked according to risk.

The Risks You Don’t See Are the Ones That Cost You Most

Most EHS audits focus on compliance, but the most dangerous risks? They’re the ones that quietly jeopardize your people, operations, and brand—without ever triggering a citation. In our recent multi-site assessments, we found consistent patterns of overlooked hazards that are legal non-compliances and increase risks to worker injury, illness and environmental impact to the surrounding…

No Inspector, No Problem: Why Auditing Still Matters in 2026 Planning

Many organizations are shifting their focus from reactive compliance to proactive risk management. With OSHA enforcement activity fluctuating and regulatory inspections often delayed or deprioritized, it’s tempting to assume that internal audits can wait. But the truth is: the absence of enforcement doesn’t mean the absence of risk. At EHS Compliance Services, we’ve seen firsthand…