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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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Yesterday, we presented a number of questions about OSHA regulations. Today, we conclude our Q&A session with more questions and more answers. Q. I have read that the GHS requirements for OSHA’s hazard communication rule do not require in-house chemical containers (those that will never be shipped or leave the workplace) to be labeled with […]
Today and tomorrow, we present questions about OSHA regulatory requirements on a number of different issues, and the answers from BLR’s safety experts. Q. Do hand and power tools have annual inspection criteria above and beyond the need to inspect prior to use? A. There are no OSHA requirements under the hand and power tool […]
You can’t eliminate the stress your employees bring to work, but you can identify and eliminate organizational stressors. And you can provide tools and information to help workers manage their stress on their own. Stress management expert Susie Mantell (www.relaxintuit.com) is a firm believer in the power of incremental steps when trying to manage stress […]
Stress is a big problem in the workplace, and the signs are everywhere. Ever awaken at 3 a.m. in a sweaty panic over a work problem, a presentation you have to make, or looming deadline? Maybe you’ve lost your temper with the kids when the real problem was related to work. The signs and symptoms […]
Protecting the safety of lone or remote workers isn’t easy, but it’s your responsibility. There are many employees in the workplace who work alone or in remote areas where injuries and illnesses can occur, resulting in delays in emergency response or medical assistance. They include people who work outside normal business hours, such as: Janitors […]
OSHA doesn’t require you to record injuries that only require first aid. But it isn’t always easy to determine when an incident is recordable and when it isn’t. At most workplaces, injuries requiring only first aid are commonplace. But sometimes there’s a fine line between types of cases OSHA considers "other recordable" and those that […]
When will you be able to use an affirmative defense to a workers’ compensation claim? The answer to this important question, of course, depends on the state in which you do business. So you’ll need to look at your own jurisdiction to see what the specific rules are. But there are some common threads that […]
They say that a strong offense is the best defense. Well, that applies to workers’ compensation claim defenses, too. As an employer, you need to have a strong administrative foundation upon which you will be able to establish affirmative defenses when you’re faced with a situation where you’ve got a workers’ compensation claim that may […]
How do you fully implement a safety program? By integrating it into all functions of the organization, says one safety expert. In a BLR webinar titled "Injury and Incident Prevention at Work: Good for Employees, Employers, and Your Bottom Line," Wayne Vanderhoof, CSP, and president of RJR Safety, outlined some tips on how to integrate […]
Accountability for injury and incident prevention can vary significantly from organization to organization. Who is ultimately responsible in your company? Does everyone understand his or her role and responsibilities? In a safer workplace, management responsibilities include: Providing a workplace free from recognized hazards Evaluating workplace conditions, and controlling or eliminating potential hazards Complying with all […]