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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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An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found Metro North Commuter Railroad liable for unlawful disciplinary charges brought against an employee who filed a whistleblower complaint with OSHA. The employee, who worked in Metro-North’s New Haven, CT rail yard, had accused the railroad company of retaliating against him […]
The Safety Daily Advisor® announced today the release of a free white paper for safety professionals, 50 Tips For More-Effective Safety Training, which will help safety professionals educate and train their employees more effectively. “This report divides training tips into quick, easily manageable sections,” said Safety Daily Advisor Editor Peter Braver. “With helpful hints about […]
NIOSH has developed a Hearing Loss Simulator that can help your employees understand the impact of workplace noise. Hearing loss is a big problem in many workplaces. Noisy equipment and processes can damage sensitive structures in the ear. Hearing loss usually takes place over time, and once the damage is done, it’s irreversible. Hearing aids […]
Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection Since January is National Eye Care Month, this is a good time to think about eye safety. Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of employers don’t think seriously […]
OSHA is investigating “Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark,” after one of its actor’s was seriously injured after a fall during a performance on December 20th. This is the fourth injury reported since October for the $60 million dollar Broadway production, according to the Wall Street Journal. The production had been under investigation since November 2nd, […]
Developing an effective safety culture is something we all seek to achieve. Here are three strategies that can help. One of the most popular sessions at the National Safety Council’s Congress and Expo last October was entitled “3 Potential Strategies to Enhance Your Safety Culture.” During the session, Dr. Earl Blair from Indiana University presented […]
Read about an employer that has developed a thriving safety culture which has contributed to an injury and illness rate about 60 percent below the industry average. The E & J Gallo Winery is the largest family-owned winery in the world and the largest exporter of California wine. It’s also a company that is dedicated […]
Any day is the perfect time to ask yourself that question. You also might want to copy this test and give it to your co-workers. Safe workers protect not only themselves but everyone around them. Answer “Yes” or “No” to the following. Do you: Treat safety as a very important job responsibility? Plan each job […]
Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. People who are well rested feel alert and do not have the urge to nap. Are you getting all the sleep you need? If you’re not sure or are having difficulty sleeping, try these sleep tips from the National Institutes of Health: Keep a […]
It takes effort on the part of every member of your organization to combat workplace violence, starting with safety personnel. A former employee with a grudge against his supervisor enters the workplace armed with a gun and kills his supervisor and three other employees before turning the gun on himself. After the incident, co-workers said […]