Lockout and tagout appear to have a perennial lock as one of OSHA’s top 10 violations each year. It is a tough challenge in any organization getting employees to take time to isolate and lockout potentially hazardous energy. As I …
Back in the ‘70s, I moved from engineering to head the Education and Training department in a large automotive engine plant. As an engineer with no formal education in this field, I was unfamiliar with the proper way to assess …
The majority of construction accidents are not due to a lack of training, skill or knowledge — nearly all accidents are simply related to poor decision-making. Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working or not wearing …
Another year, new OSHA agendas, well-intentioned efforts to reduce risk and it feels like “déjà vu” all over again. I keep waiting for more organizations to tackle the real issues in employee safety: Safety is a value – not a …
One of our clients, a large corporation, has adopted safety values rather than priorities. The difference between the two? Priorities change, values don’t. Every manager and worker is expected to live by these values as part of the company’s world-class …
Recently I have been consulting in the airline industry and some of my time is directed at working to reduce back injuries for baggage handlers. I came across a new product that has specific application for these workers. One major …
The Obama administration has placed a lot of emphasis on rapidly creating “green” jobs – to help both the economy and the environment. But David Michaels, new head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is warning about the perils …
An important indicator of how OSHA intends to continue extending its reach was unveiled in the form of its Fall Regulatory Agenda, which details where the agency intends to go with rulemaking over the next 12 months. An issue that …
The November newsletter from FDRsafety contains important information for employers who use contractors on their worksite. OSHA enforcement is increasing enforcement against companies for exposure of contractor employees to unsafe conditions. A court ruling earlier this year affirmed OSHA’s ability …
Fred Rine, founder and CEO of FDRSafety, explains in an article in OH&S magazine how to put together an excellent safety program for trucking fleets and the element that is often overlooked – motivating drivers to be safe. Read the full article.