Using NAOSH Week to Improve Safety: Some Practical Strategies
NAOSH Week (North American Occupational Safety and Health) isn’t as much fun as some other holidays. There’s no ho-ho-ho’ing NAOSH Clauses coming down the chimney. Guys don’t give bouquets of red NAOSH […]
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Workplace Stress – Getting Management to Take It Seriously
Safety Management Tools - Workplace Stress Getting Management to Take It Seriously Work-related stress has been around for as long as workplaces themselves. But recognition of stress as an occupational hazard is […]
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Why Companies Shouldn’t Cut Corners on PPE, Part II
The economics of PPE, is a topic that doesn’t get much attention. And in this era of heavy budget cuts, that’s a problem. Last week, I talked about one of […]
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What to Look for in Results Tracking Software
Like other functions of safety management systems, tracking the consequences of preventive actions has moved from the realm of paper to software. Although technology offers significant advantages, it also poses […]
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What is a Safety Culture and Why Do You Need One?
The words “safety culture” gets bandied about a lot. But it’s also a term that nobody quite understands. What exactly is safety culture? And what, if any, impact does it […]
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State of Safety Training: Manufacturing Post COVID-19
CONVENTIONAL INSTRUCTOR LED SAFETY TRAINING DOESN’T FIT THE NEW NORMAL The disruption on manufacturing caused by COVID-19 has severe operational, social and financial consequences that is forcing manufacturers to rethink risk […]
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Skin Protection An Athlete’s Guide
What do marathon runners and healthcare workers have in common? How about football players and truck drivers? Hint: It has to do with something we observe in November. And it’s not Thanksgiving. Give […]
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Showing How Worker Fatigue Harms the Bottom Line
As safety coordinator, you need to be aware of the dangers of workplace fatigue and warn company management to consider the economic impact of driving workers too hard. But you’ll […]
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Shiftwork Training Challenges
Many employers, such as manufacturing plants, utilities and healthcare facilities, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So their workers must work shifts, some of which are overnight. […]
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