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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.
Unprotected exposure to asbestos can be deadly. Keep your workers safe with comprehensive training, effective exposure controls, and proper PPE. Asbestos was, and still is, a widely used substance. When the fibers stay bonded together, asbestos is safe. Asbestos becomes dangerous, however, when it becomes friable—meaning that it crumbles and releases airborne fibers that can […]
Yesterday, we began a review of machine shop safety, and today we continue with more suggestions for making your shop a safe and productive place. Proper storage is right up there with good housekeeping when you’re working to make your machine shop a safer place. Raw materials and finished products, which are usually found in […]
Although every machine shop is unique, they all share certain hazards and require employees to follow similar rules to prevent accidents. By covering all the bases, you can provide a strong foundation for your machine shop safety program. A while back when OSHA inspected a woodworking shop, the compliance officer cited the company for 36 […]
Here’s a small company with some big safety achievements. The key to their success is focusing on “real work/most likely situations.” React Environment Professional Services Group, Inc. (REPSG) is a Philadelphia environmental remediation firm with just 25 employees who perform assessments and cleanups. When asked what led this small company to big safety success, Charlene […]
Today and tomorrow, we highlight two companies that have discovered that special something that drives value in their safety and health programs. Learn how they got there and the difference it has made. “Commitment” is among the most overused words in the safety universe, but at Strick Trailers, commitment really is the driving force. Strick […]
Well-written safety policies guide employees at all levels in your organization to make appropriate decisions that promote workplace safety and health and assure compliance with OSHA regulations. Policies are guides to action and decision making under a given set of circumstances. Policies ensure consistency and compliance with the law within a framework of corporate objectives […]
Safety and health policies that reflect commitment, define expectations, and articulate consequences can make a difference in protecting workers. How and what it takes to make that happen are subjects of today’s Advisor. A safety policy is a plan that details how to manage safety and health issues. A good policy establishes commitment to managing […]
Seven out of 10 deaths are due to preventable causes. Workplace wellness programs help prevent the preventable and keep workers healthy and productive. Employee wellness has come a long way since L.L. Bean opened its first fitness center in 1982. A big leap came in 2000 when the state of Maine began its own health […]
Here’s a company that strives to balance safety, health, and wellness and provide total protection for its employees. Today, we’ll look at L.L. Bean’s wellness component. You probably know L.L. Bean as the label inside your favorite chamois shirt, durable tote bag, or resilient hiking boots. The iconic company has made and sold outdoor apparel […]
Yesterday, we answered some important questions about confined space safety and regulatory compliance. Today, we continue with more Q&As and introduce a training tool that can help you answer employees’ questions about confined spaces. Are there certain items that we should have on standby when we enter a confined space? Yes, there are specific items […]