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Impressive safety practices and a commitment to employee protection deserve recognition—and outstanding performance earned nine Indiana businesses Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards. Could one of their award-winning ideas work at your company?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined November 14 that the April 2016 fatal derailment of a train near Chester, Pennsylvania, was caused by deficient safety management across many levels of the organization and the lack of a clear, consistent, and accepted vision for safety.
You know you should have an overarching safety strategy to underpin your policies and procedures. But even if you have one, it may not be hitting on all cylinders. Shawn Galloway, president and chief operating officer of ProAct Safety of The Woodlands, Texas, has identified 5 strategy-based problems organizations need to overcome to improve both […]
There’s barely a week left until our Safety Forum event in Orlando, Florida—there are still seats available, and we’ve just booked an additional workshop on preparing for OSHA inspections! If you’re looking for a tailor-made safety management experience that covers culture, compliance, and leadership (not to mention the latest safety solutions from leading providers), don’t […]
Time is running out to save your seat! Why should you act today? Here are three great reasons: 1) Attendance is FREE (yes, including your hotel accommodations!); 2) You’ll get personalized attention tailored to your individual safety management needs; and 3) You’ll have the chance to talk safety culture and leadership with Shawn Galloway, president […]
A report by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) concluded that a November 2016 fire that severely burned four workers at the ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, resulted from a failure to use good safety practices.
Competition for top talent is tough in today’s marketplace. And with the U.S. unemployment rate hovering at 4.4%, it can be hard for small companies to find individuals to fill open positions. Now, a new survey of small-business employees finds that the safety of the work environment was among top factors for employees considering a […]
Safety Forum events specifically cater to the needs of Directors, Managers, and Heads of Safety and EHS. The unique one-on-one format of this event allows you to connect with solution providers specific to your interests. Key topics of discussion include complying with OSHA requirements, how to reduce injuries, how to save costs, and fostering a […]
In the wake of the explosion at the BP Texas City Refinery in 2005, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Identification Board (CSB) noted that leadership failures had materially contributed to the conditions that led to the disaster. Leadership at the plant had, over a period of years, distanced itself from the personnel who were in […]
According to the American Staffing Association, in any given week, more than 3 million temporary and contract employees are employed by U.S. staffing agencies. Over the course of a year, staffing agencies in the United States hire nearly 15 million workers. Temporary and contract work is an increasingly important share of the U.S. workforce, and […]