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…
Category: Safety Culture
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…
Psychological Safety ≠ Psychological Health and Safety: Why the Distinction Matters
In recent years, psychological safety has become a buzzword in leadership circles, team development, and workplace culture. But as important as it is, psychological safety is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. To truly protect and promote worker well-being, we must also understand and implement psychological health and safety (PHS). Understanding the Difference…
Is Your Organization Ready for Psychosocial Risk Management?
Psychosocial hazards are increasingly recognized as critical threats to employee well-being and organizational performance. But managing these risks effectively requires more than awareness. It demands a structured, strategic approach rooted in both science and organizational context. That’s where the 5i Psychological Health and Safety® (5iPHS®) Methodology comes in. Why Readiness Matters Recent research published in…
What Are Psychosocial Risk Factors?
Workplace safety extends beyond physical hazards of the workplace – while easy to see they are only a portion of the safety picture. Safety extends to encompass psychological factors that impact well-being of workers. Several standards and regulations have address psychosocial risk factors including ISO 45003, Canadian and Australian regulation which provide critical guidelines for…
What is the 5i Psychological Health and Safety® Methodology?
The 5i Psychological Health and Safety® is a proprietary methodology developed by EHS Compliance Services Inc. (EHSCSI) to help organizations systematically reduce the risk of psychological harm in the workplace. Rooted in the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle that underpins international standards like ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, the 5i Methodology provides a structured, holistic approach to psychological…
Using Strategic Thinking
There is lots of buzz about “strategy” from strategic planning to strategic objectives but having a strategic though pattern can assist an EHS professional in ensuring effectiveness. Strategic thinking was the title of one of the sessions I attended at the American Society for Safety Engineers (ASSE) Leadership Symposium. The session was given…
Are Radical Changes Required to Implement An Effective Safety Culture?
I recently read an article entitled The CEO of Anglo American on Getting Serious About Safety featured in the Harvard Business Review about tough decisions Cynthia Carroll made to begin shifting the culture of her company. The article was thought provoking and I admire Cynthia for her ability to shut down a platinum mining operation to announce to…