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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.
What are you doing to protect your fleet and your drivers from distracted driving accidents? Read about one employer that’s experiencing significant success with a strict driving policy. In 2009, 5,500 people were killed as a result of distracted driving accidents. Twenty percent of injury crashes involved reports of distracted driving, resulting in half a […]
A safety culture is an essential element of an safe and productive workplace. A successful safety culture is based on 8 core elements. The term “safety culture” reflects the commitment of personnel to safety at all levels of the organization. Safety culture has been defined in a variety of ways, such as: “The way we […]
What is a safety culture? It’s the set of values that management and the workforce use to determine how they act at work. Safety should not be viewed or stated simply as a priority, says James Roughton, Safety Professional with a MS in Safety, a CSP, CRSP, CHMM, CIT, CET, and Six Sigma Black Belt. […]
The idea of some audits, like one by IRS, might make your blood run cold. But when it comes to safety and health, an audit is a proactive tool that lets you know if what you’re doing is achieving the desired results. Workplace audits help you monitor safety and health performance, as well as compliance […]
Don’t let your workers leave safety at work at the end of the day. Safety is a 24-hour enterprise. Unfortunately, people tend to take chances at home that they would never consider taking under the watchful eye of their supervisor at work. For instance, how many employees wear safety glasses using a drill at home? […]
Yesterday, we answered some important questions about workers’ comp. Today, we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using PPOs or managed care to treat injured workers. When an employee is injured on the job, workers’ compensation laws say that you’ll be paying for the medical care of the employee. This means you have decisions […]
Telecommuting is on the rise with advances in computer communications. Employees now regularly work off-site in all types of jobs. While this flexible arrangement benefits both the employer and the employee, there are drawbacks when it comes to job safety. Employees working at home face job hazards just like any other worker. However, they are […]
Workers’ compensation cost a lot, so you want to be sure you’re not wasting money. That means having answers to all the important questions. Today, we feature a brief Q & A on some critical issues. In a BLR webinar entitled “Workers’ Comp 101: What HR Must Know,” attorney Susan Fahley Desmond offered some important […]
“Think Safety.” How many times have you seen those words in a workplace? It sounds good, but what exactly does it mean? Many supervisors unwittingly play a safety con game with their employees. They tell them that they are responsible for their own safety. They encourage the workers to “think safe,” “act safe,” “be safe,” […]
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders is a major concern for safety professionals. One important factor is the tools employees use. Tools should be designed to help workers maintain a neutral body position and avoid: Twisting Vibration Static muscle loading Pressure on tissue and joints Other important considerations: Use supports or counterweights to minimize the weight of the […]