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In a truly safe workplace everyone is accountable for preventing accidents and injuries. How about your workplace? Do you get an “A” for accountability? If you’re reviewing the structure and content of your safety and health process with an eye to improving effectiveness, you might want to take a look at accountability. How much responsibility […]
Today, we introduce you to another hard-working, successful safety professional who as a risk manager has to cover all the bases. Steve NyBlom has a huge job as risk manager for approximately 100,000 Los Angeles County employees. “I manage a group of about 80 risk management staff members who cover functions like safety, workers’ compensation […]
Severe weather, power outages, or incidents of workplace violence can occur anywhere and at any time. How well prepared are you? A top official with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says certain elements of preparedness tend to be forgotten. Which ones? Find out here.
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 […]
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) on April 25 called on employers to participate in the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction from May 6-10. The National Safety Stand-Down is part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) year-round fall prevention campaign. Falls from height, one of the construction industry’s […]
EHS Daily Advisor’s Emergency Preparedness Week ran from September 18-22. Let’s take a look back at the content that became available throughout the week which was designed around emergency preparedness to help organizations meet these new demands. Monday Back to Basics | Natural Disaster Response Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we told you about the legal and economic importance of implementing ergonomics policies and practices. Today our Safety Training Tips Editor explains the value of stretch breaks. Did you know that stretching helps prevent MSDs? It’s true, and the Japanese have known it for years. Employees in many Japanese workplaces begin every […]
Recently, we received a question about whether an employee should be required to have a physical exam following a work-related accident. Find out the answer: Read more.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a proposal to expand training requirements for entry-level commercial drivers.
Facilities that are required to develop a Facility Response Plan (FRP) must include a facility response training program with drills and a testing program, and document the program in the FRP. Draft PREP Changes The requirement to develop and implement a program of response drills and exercises, including evaluation procedures, can be met by implementing […]