Tag: safety culture
Safety from the Foundation Up: Olympic OSH Success
Yesterday, we talked about the foundations of workplace safety. Today, we highlight the safety foundations of a special workplace—the construction site of the London Olympics. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), a global safety organization, says companies can learn a lot from the safety and health success of the Olympic building effort in […]
Office Safety: Flying High at United Airlines
Here’s a company that emphasizes safety at its customer contact center and has achieved remarkable results. Last fall, United Airlines’ Detroit Customer Contact Center was named a Star VPP worksite by Michigan OSHA. It was the first Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) certification for United Airlines. Kerry Fischman, senior staff specialist for corporate ground safety, says […]
Getting Exempt from Federal Wetlands Permitting
Cautionary Tales: Learning from the Mistakes of Others
Three recent OSHA enforcement actions provide cautionary tales concerning serious and willful violations of various standards and a apparent inclination on the part of the agency to go after repeat offenders. Serious and Repeat Violations An automotive parts manufacturer in Alabama was cited by OSHA with six safety violations, including two repeat violations. The citations […]
Employee Involved in Vehicle Crash—Are You Liable?
The issue of employer liability for motor vehicle crashes, especially in distraction-related accidents, is heating up as more of these cases make it through the legal system. Yesterday, we talked about distracted driving policies. Having a policy can do more than put employees on notice that you’re serious about phone use. It can even potentially […]
Train Workers to Stay Safe Around Ammonia
Ammonia is a common chemical that many people probably keep underneath the kitchen sink at home. But don’t let workers be fooled into thinking ammonia is completely safe because they can buy it at a grocery store—on the contrary, ammonia is extremely dangerous. Why train workers who work around ammonia? Ammonia is an extremely hazardous […]
Meet the Safety Challenge Every Day with Good Communication
Good communication is fundamental to a safe workplace. Safety messages of all kinds and in all forms must flow all through the organization and be heard by all. It’s often said that safety is everyone’s responsibility. It’s also often said that management commitment and employee involvement are critical factors in developing an effective safety and […]
Emerging Global Regs All US Companies Should Be Worried About
Health Fairs: A Good Way to Promote Workplace Wellness
If you’ve been thinking about holding a health fair to promote workplace wellness, here’s some information that can help you get started. Businesses across the country and across industries are embracing the idea that a healthier workforce is more productive and more profitable. They are also taking diverse pathways to encourage their workers to become […]