Kaila Krichmar - Featured in CWEA Clean Water Issue #4 2025

 

Our very own Kaila Krichmar was featured in CWEA's Clean Water Magazine (Issue 4 2025) where she spoke about her experiences working with the association and how safety is of the greatest importance.

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September 19th, 2025 - Concussion Awareness Day

 

How to Avoid Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) at the Workplace

1. Hazard Identification & Control
• Conduct a job hazard analysis (JHA) to identify risks of falling objects, slips, trips, falls, and struck-by incidents.
• Implement engineering controls (guardrails, netting, tool tethering) before relying on PPE.
2. Fall Protection
• TBIs are most often caused by falls. Ensure fall protection systems (harnesses, lanyards, anchors) are used properly and consistently.
• Provide slip-resistant surfaces and housekeeping to reduce trip hazards.
3. Training & Awareness
• Train workers on recognizing struck-by and fall hazards.
• Reinforce proper ladder, scaffold, and equipment use.
4. Head Protection: Hard Hats vs. Safety Helmets
• Traditional Hard Hats:
• ANSI Type I protects from top impact only.
• Limited side impact protection.
• Lacks chin strap — can fall off in a fall or impact.
• Modern Safety Helmets (Climbing/Mountaineering Style):
• Meet ANSI Z89.1 (and often additional EN standards).
• Provide top and side impact protection.
• Equipped with chin straps to stay secure during falls.
• Often have integrated slots for eye, face, or hearing protection.

Best Practice Today: Many industries (construction, utilities, energy, telecom) are shifting toward safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats because of their enhanced protection against TBIs. OSHA doesn’t currently require helmets over hard hats, but more employers are making them the standard.

Recommendation

• Use engineering and administrative controls first, but for PPE:
• If your workforce is exposed to fall risks, struck-by hazards, or working at height → safety helmets with chin straps are strongly recommended.
• Traditional hard hats are still compliant, but they provide less protection, especially from side impacts and falls.

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Contact us today to schedule your next PPE safety class where we cover this in greater detail.

949.540.6800 • info@ehsinc.org

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CEO Speaking to the next generation of safety leaders!

ehsInc CEO Marjorie Del Toro had the incredible opportunity to speak to high school students at the AGC-CA Build California Summer Camp!

She shared the importance of safety in construction, and how the skilled trades offer rewarding and essential career paths.

We’re proud to help inspire the next generation of builders and safety leaders!

Learn more about AGC-CA Build California Summer Camp by clicking here.

June is Trench Safety Month - Reinforce Your Commitment to Trench Safety!

June is Trench Safety Month

Every year, lives are lost in preventable trench collapses. One cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car — and a collapse can happen in seconds.

Let’s commit to protecting workers by following proper safety procedures:

✅ Never enter an unprotected trench.

✅ Always use protective systems like shoring, shielding, or sloping.

✅ Inspect trenches daily and after weather events.

✅ Ensure a competent person is on-site.

Safety isn’t optional — it’s a responsibility.

Learn more: ehsInc.org/Trenching

Spreading Cheer to Active Military Members One Christmas Card at a Time

What an amazing evening at the NAWIC OC Bingo and Bows Night in support of the Thomas House Family Shelter! We were honored to help sponsor this fantastic event and help make a difference. Guests joined us in spreading cheer by writing heartfelt holiday messages to active military members through Operation Birthday Hugs.

A big shoutout to our CEO, Marjorie Del Toro, and team members Joshua Pickett and Corrie Chan for representing ehs International, Inc. and making the night unforgettable. Here's to fostering community, celebrating connection, and giving back during this special season!