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EHS On Tap E317: The Human Side of AI Adoption
On episode 317 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts and author of the book The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results, talks about the human side of AI adoption. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps tech-forward leaders stop overpaying for AI while boosting engagement and innovation. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.
EHSLeaders Song of the Week: Bad Moon Rising
We’re only a week away from Halloween, so it made sense for the Song of the Week to get a head start on the festivities with a classic song about danger, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Bad Moon Rising.” Written by singer-guitarist John Fogerty, the song was the lead single off the band’s 1969 album Green River. It’s a deceptively upbeat sounding song about apocalyptic weather events that ended up going to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
EHS On Tap E316: The Five C’s of Workplace Safety
On episode 316 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Kevin Weaver, Vice President of EHS Strategy at U.S. Compliance, talks about the new book Building a Strong Safety Culture: The 5 C’s of Workplace Safety.
EHS On Tap E315: Making the Most of Safety Metrics
On episode 315 of EHS On Tap, Jackson Phillips, Account Manager, Matrix Design Group, talks about how organizations can make the most of safety metrics. This episode is sponsored by Matrix Design Group. Jackson Phillips is an Account Manager at Matrix Design Group, where he helps industrial organizations evaluate, implement, and scale connected safety technologies across complex operating environments.
EHS On Tap E314: The Importance of a Proactive Safety Mindset
On episode 314 of EHS On Tap, Amanda Fender, EH&S Regional Manager, WinField United (a subsidiary of Land O’Lakes), talks about the importance of taking a proactive approach to workplace safety. Amanda Fender was recently named the recipient of the Moving Beyond Compliance award as part of the EHSLeaders Safety Standout Awards.
EHS On Tap E313: Using Technology to Detect Workplace Gas Hazards
On episode 313 of EHS On Tap, Laura Faust, Senior Product Manager, Industrial Scientific, talks about advancements in gas detection technology. This episode is sponsored by Industrial Scientific. Laura Faust is Senior Product Manager for Personal Monitoring at Industrial Scientific, where she leads strategy and development for the current portfolio and next generation of gas detection solutions.
EHS On Tap E312: The Importance of Emergency Preparedness
On episode 312 of EHS On Tap, Billy Pappas, Solutions Consultant with EcoOnline, talks about emergency preparedness for severe weather events. This conversation was recorded at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis last week. William “Billy” Pappas is an emergency management professional specializing in sales and solutions consulting at EcoOnline (formerly D4H), where he applies deep expertise in incident command and situational awareness to deliver high-impact results for clients.
सदियों पुरानी परंपरा के बीच मां पाउड़ी की त्रिवार्षिक जंताल पूजा संपन्न
राजदरबार से गाजे-बाजे के साथ निकली शोभायात्रा, 184 मौजा के श्रद्धालुओं ने किए दर्शन, विधायक जगत माझी ने मांगा आशीर्वाद आनंदपुर: पश्चिम सिंहभूम के आनंदपुर प्रखंड में शनिवार को सदियों पुरानी धार्मिक और पारंपरिक आस्था का भव्य संगम देखने को मिला। राजपरिवार की इष्ट देवी मां पाउड़ी की त्रिवार्षिक जंताल पूजा पूरे विधि-विधान और पारंपरिक रीति-रिवाजों के साथ संपन्न हुई। पूजा को लेकर सुबह से ही क्षेत्र भक्तिमय बना रहा और बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालु मां के दर्शन के लिए पहुंचे। पूजा की शुरुआत राजपरिवार के...
शादी से इनकार पर भड़का प्रेमी, गुस्से में चाकू से गर्दन काटकर युवती की कर दी थी निर्मम हत्या, अनीता बिन्द हत्याकांड में आरोपी को गिरफ्तार कर भेजा गया जेल
चक्रधरपुर: पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिले के चक्रधरपुर में युवती अनिता बिन्द हत्याकांड का पुलिस ने खुलासा करने का दावा किया है। पुलिस के अनुसार, हत्या की वजह प्रेम संबंध और शादी से इनकार सामने आई है। मृतका से पिछले दो-तीन वर्षों से प्रेम संबंध होने और उससे शादी करने की इच्छा रखने वाले आरोपी ने कथित तौर पर शादी से इनकार किए जाने के बाद गुस्से में उसकी हत्या कर दी थी। पुलिस ने मामले के प्राथमिकी आरोपी अनिल कुमार बिन्द को घटना के कुछ ही समय बाद शीतला मंदिर ग्वालापट्टी वार्ड संख्या-7 स्थित संजय साह के...
कैफोर्ड हाउस के ध्वस्तीकरण के खिलाफ हाईकोर्ट पहुंचा मामला, संरक्षण की मांग
जमशेदपुर: झारखंड की ऐतिहासिक धरोहर कैफोर्ड हाउस के ध्वस्तीकरण को लेकर विरोध तेज हो गया है। वर्ष 1884 में निर्मित इस ब्रिटिशकालीन भवन को संरक्षित करने की मांग को लेकर अधिवक्ता विकास चंद्र ने प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस कर सरकार से ध्वस्तीकरण रोकने और भवन के संरक्षण की मांग की है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस मामले को लेकर 16 जून 2026 को रांची हाईकोर्ट में जनहित याचिका (PIL) दाखिल की गई है। याचिका का फिलिंग नंबर 6980/2026 और CNR नंबर JHHC01-020425-2026 बताया गया है। विकास चंद्र के अनुसार, 140 वर्ष से अधिक पुराना...
राज्यसभा सांसद डॉ. प्रदीप कुमार वर्मा ने इसी महीने लिखा था पत्र, रेलवे बोर्ड ने 25 दिन में दे दी स्वीकृति
मनोहरपुर में टाटा–एर्नाकुलम एक्सप्रेस के ठहराव को मंजूरी, यात्रियों को बड़ी राहत रेल मंत्री अश्वनी वैष्णव से मुलाक़ात करते सासंद डॉ प्रदीप कुमार वर्मा चक्रधरपुर: पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिले के मनोहरपुर में टाटा–एर्नाकुलम एक्सप्रेस के ठहराव को मंजूरी मिलने से मनोहरपुर सहित चक्रधरपुर रेल मंडल के यात्रियों में खुशी की लहर है। इस अति महत्वपूर्ण ठहराव को मंजूरी मिलने पर झारखंड से राज्यसभा सांसद एवं भारतीय जनता पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय मंत्री डॉ.
CID, JPSC irregularities case; former member's PA arrested.
Jay Kumar 21 मिनट पहले 2 मिनट पठन इंटरव्यू मैनेज कराने के नाम पर 40 लाख वसूलने का आरोप, जांच में गिरफ्तारी का आंकड़ा 22 पहुंचा CID, JPSC irregularities case; former member's PA arrested.
EHS On Tap E306: How EHS Professionals Are Embracing Technology
On episode 306 of EHS On Tap, Matt Airhart, CEO of VelocityEHS, talks about how EHS professionals are embracing technology. Download the 2026 EHS 360 Benchmark Report for more information. Matt Airhart serves as the Chief Executive Officer of VelocityEHS. His journey began co-founding KMI, an Oakville, Ontario-based EHS software provider and building it from startup to acquisition by MSDSonline in 2014.
PSQH Quick Poll 2026: Taking the Pulse of Healthcare Risk Management
By Jay Kumar As part of Health Care Risk Management Week, PSQH reached out to our readers with a few questions about how healthcare organizations are dealing with managing risks. The Quick Poll had a total of 117 respondents. Biggest risks facing healthcare organizations Asked about the leading risks facing their organizations, 71% of respondents said their biggest risk was workforce retention, down 3% from a year ago.
धूप से बचने की कोशिश बनी मौत का जाल: बंद कार में तड़पती रही मासूम, दम घुटने से दर्दनाक मौत
चाईबासा: पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिले के चाईबासा शहर में बुधवार को एक ऐसी हृदयविदारक घटना हुई, जिसने हर किसी को झकझोर कर रख दिया। तेज धूप से राहत पाने के लिए सड़क किनारे खड़ी एक बंद कार में घुसे दो मासूम बच्चों में से एक की दम घुटने से दर्दनाक मौत हो गई। इस हादसे के बाद पूरे इलाके में सनसनी फैल गई है, जबकि परिजनों का रो-रोकर बुरा हाल है। मिली जानकारी के अनुसार सदर थाना क्षेत्र के टुंगरी मोहल्ले स्थित ग्रीन फ्लैट के सामने खड़ी एक कार में एसपीजी मिशन कंपाउंड निवासी अंकित गोप और 5 वर्षीय इशानी गोप धूप...
PSQH Innovation Awards Winner: Northwest Hospital Transforms ED Care Through Continuous Improvement Project
By Jay Kumar Editor’s note: The eighth annual PSQH Innovation Awards recognize healthcare organizations who overcame patient safety or quality improvement challenges. In this article, we highlight the winning submission from Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD. The challenge In Northwest Hospital’s submission, Director of Quality Improvement Danielle Geier wrote that the organization was under serious pressure in fiscal year (FY) 2022.
फाल्टा के 'पुष्पा' का ये कैसा हाल, हाफ पैंट और टीशर्ट में पुलिस ने घुमाया, बीच सड़क निकली परेड
कोलकाता: पश्चिम बंगाल में सरकार बदलने के बाद एक्शन पर एक्शन जारी है. अपराधियों से लेकर घुसपैठियों के विरुद्ध सरकार की तीव्र कार्रवाई जारी है. इस बीच बंगाल की फाल्टा से एक बड़ी खबर सामने आई है. 2026 के विधानसभा चुनाव में फाल्टा से टीएमसी के प्रत्याशी रहे जहांगीर खान को पुलिस ने हाफ पैंट और टीशर्ट में परेड कराई. जिसका वीडियो भी सामने आया है. सुरक्षाबलों के बीच गिरफ्तार जहांगीर खान के तेवर अब पूरी तरह बदल चूका है, खुद को पुष्पा बताने वाला जहाँगीर खान गिरफ़्तारी के बाद बेबस नजर आ रहा है.
PSQH Quick Poll 2026: Taking the Pulse of Nursing’s Impact on Patient Safety
Listen to the front line and make changes. Actually, close wings or hospitals to allow for healthcare staff to breathe and not work 20 OT shifts a month to bridge gaps. Show the public how scary a point we have actually gotten to. We have to have improved clinical ladders and career planning as well as education to support nurses in the beginning of their career.
Correction: Impaired mitochondrial dynamics and removal of the damaged mitochondria in diabetic retinopathy
A Correction on Impaired mitochondrial dynamics and removal of the damaged mitochondria in diabetic retinopathy By Alka K, Kumar J and Kowluru RA (2023) Front. Endocrinol. 14:1160155. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1160155 There was a mistake in Figure 2 as published. While compiling original Figure 2a, inadvertently wrong images with overlapping field of view were used for NG and HG groups.
Centegix: Healthcare Workers Say Employers Need to Step Up Protective Measures
By Jay Kumar A new research report from safety solution provider Centegix finds that most healthcare workers are concerned about their safety on the job and expect employers to improve security measures. For its 2026 Healthcare Workforce Safety Report, Centegix surveyed 639 healthcare workers who interact with patients, family members, or visitors at least once per week in a healthcare facility. The survey was conducted in January 2026.
New Press Ganey Research Provides Full Picture of Workforce Safety Concerns
By Jay Kumar New research released by Press Ganey finds that night-shift healthcare staff are three times more likely to witness workplace violence and four times more likely to experience it themselves. The State of Healthcare Safety 2026, based on 2025 data from 1.3 million healthcare employees and more than 23 million patients, explores how workforce culture, reporting behaviors, and leadership alignment influence safety performance and care reliability across health systems.
पी.जे. सरस्वती शिशु विद्या मंदिर में वार्षिक परीक्षाफल व पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह संपन्न
चक्रधरपुर: चक्रधरपुर के पंप रोड स्थित पद्मावती जैन सरस्वती शिशु विद्या मंदिर में बुधवार को वार्षिक परीक्षाफल प्रकाशन सह पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह धूमधाम से आयोजित किया गया। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत विद्यालय के संरक्षक मनोज भागेरिया, अध्यक्ष राजेश श्रीवास्तव, उपाध्यक्ष दमयंती नाग, सचिव दिलीप कुमार गुप्ता, वार्ड पार्षद रवि कुमार बाँकिरा व मंजू मिंज तथा प्रधानाचार्य आनंद चंद्र प्रधान द्वारा भारत माता व सरस्वती के चित्र पर पुष्प अर्पित एवं दीप प्रज्ज्वलित कर की गई। प्रधानाचार्य ने अतिथियों का स्वागत करते...
विशेष बच्चों के लिए सृजन महिला विकास मंच का सराहनीय प्रयास, डिजिटल लर्निंग सेंटर का उद्घाटन
चाईबासा: पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिले के चाईबासा स्थित आशा किरण मूकबधिर विद्यालय में सृजन महिला विकास मंच द्वारा आयोजित वार्षिक महोत्सव बड़े ही उत्साह और गरिमामय वातावरण में संपन्न हुआ। इस अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में उपायुक्त चंदन कुमार मौजूद रहे, जबकि कार्यक्रम में जिला समाज कल्याण पदाधिकारी स्वेता भारती, सहायक निदेशक खुस्वेंदर केशरी, जिला आपूर्ति पदाधिकारी मार्कोस हेम्ब्रोम, जिला बाल संरक्षण पदाधिकारी पुनीता तिवारी सहित कई गणमान्य अतिथियों ने भाग लिया। कार्यक्रम को संबोधित करते हुए उपायुक्त चंदन...
EHS On Tap E287: The Increasing Complexity of Safety Risks
On episode 287 of EHS On Tap, R. Mukund, CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, talks about a new benchmarking survey that finds safety risks are increasing. For more information, download The EHS Pressure Point: Rising Complexity, Shrinking Resources, and the Shift to AI. R.
Report: Scam Messages Pose Risks to Patient Safety
By Jay Kumar A new study finds that 87% of healthcare workers say scam messages create real risks to patient safety. Conducted by Tebra, the study surveyed 1,000 patients and healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, and front office staff—to understand the impact of medical phishing scams. Getting targeted by cybercriminals is nothing new, but it’s happening more frequently, according to respondents.
PSQH Quick Poll 2026: Taking the Pulse of Patient Safety
By Jay Kumar As part of PSQH’s celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of patient safety efforts in 2026. The survey had a total of 127 respondents.
रोजगार के नाम पर तमिलनाडु में बंधक बनी झारखंड की चार बच्चियां, विधायक सोनाराम सिंकू के प्रयास से बंधकों से मिली मुक्ति
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Dodgers open spring training with high expectations and key questions for 2026 season
The Brief The Dodgers are hoping for their third consecutive World Series title. The Dodgers home opener is March 26. LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially kicked off spring training this week, entering the 2026 season with their usual high expectations as one of Major League Baseball’s most dominant teams. Following another active offseason, the Dodgers arrived in Arizona with a roster that remains among the deepest in the league.
Press Ganey Launches Zero Harm 24/7 Initiative
By Jay Kumar Harm prevention requires leadership, which is why Press Ganey this month launched its Zero Harm 24/7 initiative. The effort calls on healthcare CEOs and boards to commit to working to eliminate preventable harm using shared best practices.
Dodgers begin full-squad workouts as spring training ramps up
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The LA Dodgers have officially kicked off their preparations for the 2026 season with the first full-squad workouts at Camelback Ranch. This marks the start of spring training in earnest as the team sets its sights on a third consecutive World Series title. Manager Dave Roberts addressed the team on Tuesday, delivering a message focused on unity and readiness following the club’s back-to-back championships.
EHS On Tap E282: Focusing on Workplace Safety in High-Risk Industries
On episode 282 of EHS On Tap, Michael Bruns, CEO of Novara, talks about putting the focus on workplace safety in high-risk industries. Michael Bruns is a technology executive with over 30 years of experience building, funding, and advising software companies from start-up through IPO or sale. He is currently CEO of Novara, providing leadership to move Novara through its next phase of growth.
More than 300 hospital workers strike in Orange County
The Brief More than 300 union caregivers are on a three-day strike at two Kindred hospitals in Westminster and Brea, protesting alleged unfair labor practices tied to low wages and chronic understaffing. The workers are demanding higher pay and safer staffing levels, with union leaders seeking raises of up to 6.5% while Kindred has offered 2.5%, and employees saying starting pay is about $21 per hour.
What Does ChatGPT Health Mean for Healthcare?
By Jay Kumar Earlier this month, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, described as “a dedicated experience that securely brings your health information and ChatGPT’s intelligence together, to help you feel more informed, prepared, and confident navigating your health.” Needless to say, this has prompted plenty of discussion. Here’s what several health industry experts had to say on the subject.
Patient Safety Predictions for 2026, Part 2
By Jay Kumar PSQH reached out to experts throughout healthcare to get their predictions for what will happen in patient safety and healthcare quality in 2026. We received so many predictions this time around that we’re breaking it up into two parts. Here’s Part 2 of what they had to say.
EHS On Tap E278: Staying Ahead of Safety Risk with Technology
On episode 278 of EHS On Tap, Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect, talks about using technology to avoid safety risk. Jim Wetekamp is the CEO of Riskonnect, a leading provider of integrated risk management software. He is a recognized expert in insurable risk, enterprise risk, and organizational resilience. At Riskonnect, Wetekamp leads a global team of risk professionals dedicated to helping organizations anticipate and manage strategic and operational risks across the enterprise.
Patient Safety Predictions for 2026, Part 1
By Jay Kumar PSQH reached out to experts throughout healthcare to get their predictions for what will happen in patient safety and healthcare quality in 2026. We received so many predictions this time around that we’re breaking it up into two parts. Here’s Part 1 of what they had to say. Nicole Rogas, President at RevSpring In 2026, AI will become the ultimate empathy engine across industries, not just in healthcare.
Safety in the New Year: EHS Predictions for 2026
As we prepare to jump into the new year, EHSLeaders reached out to experts throughout the industry to get their predictions for what will happen in EHS and workplace safety in 2026. Here’s what they had to say. I believe the biggest challenge is the widening gap between what organizations expect and what EHS teams can actually deliver. EHS Leaders are being asked to improve culture, ensure compliance, remain visible in the field, and handle increased administrative tasks.
IHI Forum: Panel Warns of the Health Implications of Compulsive Gambling
By Jay Kumar A panel of experts urged attendees at the IHI Forum in Anaheim this week to start paying attention to a societal issue that could be the next health epidemic: Compulsive gambling addiction. With the legalization and popularity of online sports betting, compulsive gambling is at an all-time high and the health impact will be enormous, said Heather Hugelmeyer, LCSW, Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Northwell Health’s Zucker Hillside Hospital in Queens, NY.
New IHI CEO Urges ‘Intentional Collaboration’ at Forum Keynote
By Jay Kumar In the opening keynote address of the 2025 IHI Forum, new Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) President and CEO Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD, RN, told attendees that “intentional collaboration” and partnerships are crucial for healthcare leaders to overcome the many challenges before them. In a chat with IHI President Emerita and Senior Fellow Maureen Bisognano, Trent-Adams emphasized the need for leaders to collaborate.
EHS On Tap E273: Aligning Operational and EHS Leadership
On episode 273 of EHS On Tap, Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, talks about the need to align operational and EHS leadership. Shawn M. Galloway is CEO of the global consultancy ProAct Safety. He is a trusted advisor, keynote speaker, expert witness, and author of several bestselling books on safety strategy, culture, leadership, and employee engagement. He is one of the industry’s most award-winning and recognized prolific contributors.
International Infection Prevention Week Resources from PSQH
By Jay Kumar As International Infection Prevention Week wraps up, we want to thank infection preventionists for all the hard work they do every day. And thanks to Inovalon for sponsoring the week’s activities. In Friday’s issue of Patient Safety & Quality Insider, we’re recapping the content we ran this week for IIPW.
PSQH Quick Poll 2025: Taking the Pulse of Infection Prevention Efforts
By Jay Kumar As part of PSQH’s celebration of International Infection Prevention Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of infection prevention efforts. The Quick Poll had a total of 127 respondents. Thanks to our sponsor Inovalon.
Study: 75% of Nurses Say Understaffing is Jeopardizing Patient Safety
By Jay Kumar A recent survey of U.S. nurses found that patient safety is at risk due to understaffing and the demands of nursing are leading to burnout and mental health challenges. The survey of 180 nurses was conducted by Risepoint in June 2025 to assess how emotional intelligence (EI), workplace challenges, and job expectations are impacting nurses.
EHS On Tap E267: How Agentic AI Can Fill in Safety Gaps
On episode 267 of EHS On Tap, R. Mukund, CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, talks about how agentic AI can help fill safety gaps for underrepresented workers. R. Mukund is the founder and CEO of Benchmark Gensuite and a proven organizational leader with nearly 30 years of experience in progressive roles as a technical professional, team leader, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, executive program manager, and most recently, CEO since 2010.
Disco Deewane Pri-Diwali Bollywood Boat Party - Sat 11th Oct 2025 at 5.30pm
Disco Deewane Pri-Diwali Bollywood Boat Party - Sat 11th Oct 2025 at 5.30pm till 10.30 pm from Temple Pier, London WC2A 2JR Drink and Dance and party Disco Deewane style Tickets from £30* BOARDING INFO 5.30pm : Guest arrival and Check in at Temple Pier 5.45pm : Guest boarding 6.00pm Sharp : Boat leaves from Temple Pier (Don't be late!) 10.30pm : Boat returns to Temple Pier MUSIC - Bollywood, Punjabi Pop, South Indian • RnB • Club House, Latino and Summer Party Anthem and Masti all night on...
Invisible Technologies raises $100 million
Founder - Invisible Technologies / AI Process Platform for enterprises & governments 22h Invisible has always been about more than technology. Our mission is to scale, enhance, and automate labor, to combine human and artificial intelligence so that enterprises can achieve what was once impossible. Today marks a milestone on that journey: we’ve raised $100M in growth funding. We built Invisible quietly and profitably for years because we believed in laying deep foundations before scaling.
Infographic: Traumatic Incident Stress
Emergency workers have extremely difficult jobs, expected to respond quickly to natural disasters and catastrophic events. They’re at risk of experiencing stress from these traumatic incidents. Here’s what you need to know about how emergency workers can help themselves and other team members deal with incident stress. For more information, see the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Traumatic Incident Stress page.
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