It’s always interesting to find out what colleagues are thinking about key safety issues. Today we publish the results of some recent Safety.BLR.com polls.
Once a month Safety.BLR.com publishes the results of a poll conducted among members of your profession who subscriber to the website. Recent polls have raised some thought-provoking questions about workplace safety.
As a safety professional where do you stand on these issues?
Do you have a plan in place in case OSHA comes knocking at your door?
73%— Absolutely! Preparation is key.
27%— No. We don’t expect an inspection.
Is outreach better than inspections and fines for ensuring safer workplaces?
59%— They are equally important.
31%—Yes.
10%— No, enforcement is more important.
Recordkeeping is the biggest headache associated with training.
57%—Yes.
43%—No.
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Good housekeeping prevents slips and falls. How would you rate the housekeeping at your facility?
60%— Just okay, but we could do better.
33%— Excellent, we never have slip and fall injuries.
7%— Awful, our workplace is a mess!
How often do you use interpretations as a tool to understand OSHA regulations?
60%—Sometimes.
23%— All of the time!
17%—Never.
Do you use Spanish and English versions of training materials?
69%— No, just English.
29%— Yes, both English and Spanish.
2%—Just Spanish.
What do your workers complain about most regarding personal protective equipment?
43%— Gets in the way.
24%— Too uncomfortable.
20%—Too hot.
13%—No complaints.
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How much attention does your company give to new employee orientation?
42%—Some attention.
34%—Enough attention.
24%—Very little attention.
Tomorrow, more results from more polls.