Category: Special Topics in Safety Management

Safety is a process, and as such, needs to be managed. This section offers resources to create a viable safety program, sell it to senior management, train supervisors and employees in using it, and then track and report your progress. Look also for ways to advance your own skills in these areas, both for your current job, and those that follow.

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Lifestyle and addiction issues in construction

At the recent Connecticut Construction Industries Association’s 3rd annual Safety Alliance Conference, local union and Labor Assistance Professional Kyle Zimmer delivered a presentation on substance abuse and lifestyle issues that impact construction workers. BLR Legal Editor Ana Ellington shares the highlights.

Ergonomic Injury Prevention Strategies to Try Today

OSHA is encouraging retail groceries to adopt practices agreed to by a New England supermarket chain as part of a settlement deal with the agency. Read the article to learn about the injury prevention strategies the chain will be implementing and how you can apply them at your facility. Read more.

The Pitfalls of Noncompliance

Following safety regulations isn’t just the right thing to do—it keeps employers on the right side of OSHA enforcement and saves money by avoiding fines, legal fees, and more. Read the article to learn about six companies that ran afoul of OSHA regulations and paid the price. Read more.