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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.
OSHA has proposed changes to its on-site consultation program. The comment period on the changes ends today. But there’s still time to express your views if you hurry. OSHA says proposed revisions to the on-site consultation service would provide the agency with greater flexibility regarding the inspection of workplaces undergoing an on-site consultation visit and […]
Using OSHA’s on-site consultation service can help identify potential hazards, improve safety and health management systems, and even qualify you for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections. OSHA’s on-site consultation service is delivered by state governments free of charge, using well-trained professional staff. As the name implies, most consultations take place on-site, although limited […]
Even if the state in which your organization operates has a law banning the use of electronic devices while driving, you can’t assume your employees will abide by the law when driving company vehicles. Employers “cannot rely on state legislation alone to keep employees safe and protect their bottom line,” says Jack Hanley, executive director […]
A system approach to human error and workplace accidents puts the emphasis on safety management and the “system defences” that prevent accidents. In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed Dr. James Reason’s assertion that the best way to prevent workplace accidents is to take a system approach and look at “error traps” in the workplace that give […]
When a workplace accident occurs, we often focus attention on the individual and the errors he or she made. But that’s not the only way to look at workplace accidents and human error. You can look at human errors that lead to workplace accidents in one of two ways, says professor of psychology Dr. James […]
Whether it’s employee training or some other OSHA mandate, you have to be up on all the requirements. Test your knowledge of regulatory requirements with this “quickie” quiz. Can you answer these questions about key OSHA regulations? 1. According to OSHA’s personal protective equipment standard, employees must be trained to know 5 basic pieces of […]
Developing and maintaining good safety attitudes is a cornerstone of workplace safety. Building on this foundation, you can minimize hazards, prevent accidents, and create a safer, healthier workplace. 1. Talk about safety. The more you talk up the importance of safety, the more you encourage discussion about safety at the management level, supervisory level, and […]
You can knock yourself out trying to create a safe workplace, but if your employees don’t take safety seriously, you’re fighting a losing battle. Good safety attitudes: Protect workers from hazards Reduce accident and injury rates Promote compliance with OSHA regulations Help prepare employees to deal with emergencies Improve the work environment, making your workplace […]
As a safety professional, you have to stay on top of all the latest developments in workplace safety and health, and BLR’s OSHA Compliance Advisor is the easy way to keep up. Today, we conclude the roundup of research, surveys, and reports we began yesterday. Healthcare Costs A report released by the Center for Health […]
In today’s and tomorrow’s Advisor, we keep you up to date with the latest research, surveys, and other significant reports that impact workplace safety and health. Here’s a roundup of noteworthy information reported within the past year in our sister publication OSHA Compliance Advisor, the twice-monthly newsletter safety professionals like you rely on for all […]