Author: JulianneBass
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19 Apr 2016 in Electrical Safety Alternative approaches to lockout are protective measures created when it is not feasible to lockout because of the need for energy sources to be present in order to accomplish assigned work. Alternative measures can be used in well-defined procedures that protect worke...Read more
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19 Apr 2016 in Safety Culture&Workplace Safety Compliance Years ago, my employer gave employees a coaster every quarter that the group had no OSHA reportable incidents. Now it would have been in violation to have such a program. Despite criticism from workers compensation carriers who recognize the benefits of incentive progra...Read more
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19 Apr 2016 in Construction Safety Dave talks about why he came to work for his company, what he has to offer his employers and their crews, and offers encouragement and tips for those wanting to beef up their own fall protection program. Read the source article at youtube.com...Read more
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18 Apr 2016 in Safety Culture&Workplace Safety Compliance A structured, deliberate approach to safety is the best way to optimize effectiveness and ensure you reap the full reward of your program. 1. Commit to workplace safety. The first step in building a safety program is getting a commitment from the company’s executi...Read more
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15 Apr 2016 in Industrial Safety A workplace can pose various hazards for your hands, those hazards can be in the form of chemicals, cuts or burns et al. Wearing handy pair of gloves can provide appropriate protection for every work situation, so it is pertinent for you to assess the risk for each task...Read more
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14 Apr 2016 in Manufacturing Safety&Safety Culture&Workplace Safety Compliance Safety innovation is becoming an increasingly important component of workplace safety management. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professionals confront workplace hazards every day. Innovation, whether in processes, technology and/or approaches to people, is helpin...Read more
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11 Apr 2016 in Healthcare Safety&Safety Culture Your workplace is where you make a living and improve your trade. The last thing you want to deal with at work is someone who pushes you around or threatens you with a firearm. Statistics show that violence on the job is a big concern. According to OSHA, homicide is the...Read more
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11 Apr 2016 in Safety Culture It seems that if you really want to improve productivity you don’t just need to engage those around you – you need to inspire them too. Eric Garton and Michael Mankins, partners at Bain & Company, in an article for Harvard Business Review, discus...Read more
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07 Apr 2016 in general-safety&osha&Safety Culture&safety-compliance&Workplace Safety Compliance&workplace-improvements&workplace-safety-2 Losing your job is a scary thing to think about but losing your life should motivate you to speak up if you feel there is an issue within your workplace that has the potential to cause harm. Your job should not be at risk for reporting your observations, if you feel...Read more
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07 Apr 2016 in Construction Safety&Workplace Safety Compliance The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is commonly thought of as a red tape-laden, bureaucratic behemoth government organization that stunts job growth and reduces bottom-line profits. Yet the facts state otherwise. Take a look at the facts & stats...Read more