Underscoring the Importance of Safety Assessments
How tailored safety assessments can help EHS professionals address risks, ensure compliance, and improve worker protection.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 15, 2025
Safety assessments are a critical tool for proactively identifying hazards and preventing workplace injuries—and they take center stage in the latest episode of the OH&S Safety Pod. In Episode 220, Executive Editor David Kopf speaks with Nick Brown, Senior Director of Services at Ansell, about the value of conducting regular, site-specific safety assessments.
Brown shares insights from his work with AnsellGUARDIAN, the company’s complimentary assessment platform, which helps businesses pinpoint risks, improve PPE selection, and stay aligned with OSHA regulations. He also outlines best practices for walkthroughs, including planning, worker engagement, and follow-through, as well as common pitfalls to avoid.
The conversation also highlights why a one-size-fits-all approach to safety doesn't work—and how digital tools are transforming assessments into continuous improvement efforts.
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Sponsored by Ansell—because safety starts with identifying and understanding workplace risks. Thanks to Ansell for this discussion on the importance of safety walkthroughs and Ansell’s complimentary service, AnsellGuardian® which helps businesses proactively assesses hazards, ensure compliance, and implement targeted safety solutions. Learn more at https://www.ansell.com/us/en/ansellguardian.
About the Author
David Kopf is the publisher and executive editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.