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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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As a supervisor, you need to convey safety instructions to your employees. Whether it is in the form of a safety meeting, a quick demonstration, or in writing, your instructions must be clear and concise to be effective. As supervisor, you need to convey safety instructions to your employees. Whether it is in the form […]
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to discuss substance abuse in the workplace with employees. Of course, it’s not only alcohol that’s a problem; illegal drugs are also a major concern. The majority of drug and alcohol abusers are employed, and when they arrive for work, they don’t leave […]
If you are planning any outdoors work, don’t get bugged by nature’s airborne creatures. Fortunately, most insect stings are more of a nuisance than a disaster. However, an enraged swarm pursuing its victim without mercy can inject enough venom to cause severe poisoning. In fact death can result from just one sting, sometimes just 10 […]
Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, news and advice on the profession. […]
Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, news and advice on the profession. […]
Medical evaluation is an important part of the respiratory protection standard. Here’s a quick review of requirements. According to OSHA’s respiratory protection medical evaluation requirements (29 CFR 1910.134[e] and Appendix C), you must provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee’s ability to use a respirator before the employee is fit tested or required to […]
Take a quick tour of OSHA’s respiratory protection requirements now, and follow up later with a close look at the standard. OSHA’s general industry respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) applies to virtually any situation that requires respirator use in any industry except agriculture. The standard requires: A written respiratory protection plan with worksite-specific procedures […]
Here’s a plant where safety is an “official big deal” and vigilance is the hallmark of the safety process. From the moment they walk in the door, new employees at Tripp Plastics are advised in clear terms of the plant’s commitment to safety. During orientation they are presented with a policy statement that explains what’s […]
The Safety Daily Advisor announced today the release of a free white paper for safety professionals, Does Your PPE Program Meet OSHA’s Requirements?, which will help safety professionals comply with OSHA’s Personal Protective Equipment standards while also keeping their employees safe. “Making sure your employees use required PPE is a tough responsibility that you can’t […]
Read about a company that is striving for a zero incident culture and achieving some amazing results. “We’re striving to get to the point where we have no incidents whatsoever; no scrapes, no lacerations, no bumps in the head—all those things that can happen on a daily basis,” says James Hefti, vice president of human […]