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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.
Yesterday, we answered some key questions about lockout/tagout requirements. Today, we answer additional questions, and tell you about a safety resource that can answer so many more—about lockout and a multitude of other safety and health concerns. Q. Can a duplicate key for the purpose of lock removal under LOTO be held in a secure […]
In today’s Advisor we feature questions about OSHA’s lockout/tagout requirements recently received and answered by the safety experts at Safety.BLR.com. Q. Do I have to train the authorized employees and affected employees separately, or can I train one class comprised of both audiences? A. There are separate training requirements for authorized and affected employees under […]
Having a holiday party and a having a safe time are not mutually exclusive. It’s the kind of party an employer throws that may make the difference between a lawful dream and a legal nightmare. The culprit for potential legal nightmares resulting from company holiday parties will probably come as little surprise: alcohol. Drunk driving, […]
The holiday season is almost upon us, which makes this a good time to talk about company holiday parties and potential liability for the intoxication of employees attending the party. After attending a dinner purportedly sponsored by her employer, an airline employee got into a car accident with another vehicle, killing herself and the other […]
Today’s Safety Daily Advisor features two articles. Read on to learn how to reduce CTD risks and how to train your workers on safe snow removal. Find Out How One Manufacturer is Winning the War Against CTDs Good programs, effective systems, and strong leadership are among the elements you need to create a safer workplace […]
Yesterday, we began a review of electrical system safety requirements. Today, we conclude with on overview of wiring and special system rules. To protect employees from electrical injuries and to prevent electrical fires in your workplace, electrical wiring systems must be well designed and well maintained by competent, certified personnel. Today, in addition to wiring […]
Electrical incidents might not happen as often as some other types of workplace accidents, but when they do, they can be fatal. Make sure your electrical systems meet the requirements for safeguarding employees. U.S. OSHA’s electrical safety rules for general industry workplaces (29 CFR 1910, Subpart S) cover electrical safety requirements that are necessary for […]
Whether you drive for a living or only to and from work, winter weather conditions provide a challenge for even the most seasoned driver. That’s why it’s important to prepare ahead for icy or snowy weather. Even southern states experience light snow or ice on occasion. And tests have shown that warmer ice is more […]
Don’t let a potential killer into your home. Although many people don’t realize it, radon kills thousands of Americans every year. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer—smoking is the first. Radon gas comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. From there it gets into the air […]
Yesterday, we talked about employee involvement in safety programs. Today, we focus on safety leadership. No matter how engaged employees are, there can be no successful safety program without full participation of management. Dr. Terry McSween has developed a five-stage patented process he calls Values-Based Safety® that identifies leader behaviors essential for positive safety change. […]