EHS on Tap E256: Preparing for Summer Workplace Safety Risks
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Jun 17, 2025 Clare Epstein, General Manager of Commercial at Vector Solutions, dives into summer workplace safety risks and the critical role of training in preventing heat stress. She emphasizes June as National Safety Month, discussing how companies adopt proactive measures amid extreme weather. Clare also tackles the challenge of blending younger and older employees in safety practices, highlights evolving training methods, and the importance of fostering a strong safety culture tailored to individual learning styles.
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Heat Stress and Weather Risks
- Heat stress is a growing workplace risk, especially in summer, requiring early and updated employee training.
- Extreme weather events also increase in summer, demanding strong emergency preparedness from employers.
Engage Younger Workers with Tech
- Use technology and gamified, bite-sized content to train younger, tech-savvy summer workers effectively.
- Tailor training to fit the learning preferences of younger generations for better engagement.
Preserving Institutional Knowledge
- Older workers hold crucial institutional knowledge that must be digitized and transferred before retirement.
- Combining this knowledge with faster digital learning helps prepare younger workers.