Recently, I had the pleasure of being the keynote speaker for a statewide organization focused on improving quality in healthcare. Some of you are probably asking, “What the heck does that have to do with safety?” Good question and the …
Based on recent calls, OSHA appears to be turning a spotlight on companies that use energy control circuitry during tasks that are routine, repetitive and integral to their operations. As most readers know, OSHA requires lockout/tagout to control potentially hazardous …
With all the attention to complying with OSHA regulations, it’s easy for employers to lose sight of a very significant statistic – six times as many work days are lost due to off-the-job injuries as on-the-job injuries. What’s more, less …
Parents spend endless hours worrying about the safety of their children – doing everything from “baby-proofing” the house for a toddler to giving stern lectures to new teen drivers. But recent research published in the “Journal of Adolescent Health” and …
If you were to look at past accident reports for your company, would you find that most recommended corrective actions target “employee behavior”? Certainly, employee behavior is part of the overall picture but it is only one piece of the …
Every week, I read about numerous fatalities in vehicle-related accidents. Most are cars, but with the advent of warmer weather I will soon find more from motorcycles. Every once in awhile, I hear about an airport evacuation because of an …
The unfolding tragedy in Japan is a disaster of unprecedented magnitude and our hearts go out to the Japanese people as they struggle with survival. It is also a lesson in emergency preparedness for all of us. Are you prepared …
Let’s assume that you are the head of safety in your organization. The good news is that your OSHA recordable and lost work-day rates are extremely low and a point of pride for the organization. The bad news is that …
I just read another survey showing that many employees do not trust their bosses. Numerous studies show that trust in their immediate supervisor is one of the most important elements of job satisfaction for employees. However, this remains an elusive …
If your organization is intent on the control or elimination of hazards before new/rebuilt machines come into your work place, you will want to better acquaint yourself with a new voluntary standard that was recently finalized. The “A” level standard, …