Outside Looking In: Benefits of an Outside Safety Professional
Second opinions are an important tool used in many industries to help make critical business decisions. We see them employed regularly in medicine, law, real estate, finance, and even construction — as the old adage goes, measure twice, cut once. The reason second opinions are so highly regarded in a variety of applications is because […]
The Downstream Costs of a Work-Related Injury
The impact of a work-related injury is immediate. The injured employee’s work ceases as they are examined by a medical professional, worker’s compensation paperwork begins to be filled out and filed, and the employee is sent home to recover. This scenario and the associated costs are fairly standard for most facility managers and supervisors. But […]
The Differences Between Safety Management and Safety Culture
“Safety management” and “safety culture” as phrases are so close linguistically that they are likely used interchangeably by most. But these terms each serve specific purposes. Understanding where the nuances lie between what makes up safety management and what falls under safety culture will help strengthen both processes for businesses. Let’s start by looking at […]
Blowing the Dust Off: 4 Tips to Update Your Safety Manuals
For most organizations, safety manuals exist as foundational documents. They provide detailed, necessary guidance for employees and supervisors trying to navigate their duties. Manuals need to stay relevant to continue playing a critical role for employees. Letting details and codes become outdated leads to confusion in the workplace and accidents on the job. This means […]
Don’t Get Cited for Not Reporting: OSHA’s Record-keeping Deadline on the Horizon
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The deadline for most employers to submit their logs on injury and illness data to OSHA is fast approaching, so make sure your data is compiled, logged, and submitted on time. The Deadline to Submit As we have written about in the past, according to OSHA’s Final Rule for recordkeeping regulation, March 2nd, […]
Fatal Injuries on the Rise: It’s Time to Refocus Safety
Advancements in technology and automation continue to improve workflow and efficiency across industries, revolutionizing what work looks like for many organizations. As these dynamic systems are applied to new processes in businesses, it’s important that they do not also bring along complacency for safety standards. A common misconception when adopting and integrating the latest tech […]
Inside Safety Pro vs. Outside Safety Pro: Which is Better?
For an organization to make the most informed decisions regarding their safety program, a fully comprehensive view of the situation — the data, the safety culture, and how the organization operates — is required. To some organizations, this means turning to a trusted, internal safety professional, to leverage their proprietary knowledge of the organization’s inner […]
You Need to Be Safer But Don’t Know Where to Start
When the latest safety numbers come in and an uptick in on-site injuries is noticed, naturally, the alarm bells start ringing. Not only are injuries costly, but continued employee safety and morale are the backbone of quality, efficient work. However, getting to the core of the issue requires dedicated time and resources, which can be […]
Follow-up Is Critical to Make Training Stick
Training sessions and workshops are spaces dedicated to learning, without distraction. When employees take safety training courses, they’re able to focus solely on the material at hand, fully engaging with the topics, and immediately showing what they’ve learned through interactive discussions and evaluations. It’s an immersive experience, providing important facts and practices that employees will […]
Start 2021 with a New Commitment to Safety
With the new year fast approaching, the time to start drafting resolutions is here. While there are innumerable little changes that can help here or there in daily life, the best resolutions are ones that create a lasting impact for the greater good, such as organizations resolving to implement a company-wide safety program. Kicking off […]
Holiday Decorating Tips: Putting Them Up and Taking Them Down
Becoming caught up in the magic and wonder of holiday decorating is a fundamental part of the season. Arranging all the twinkling and sparkling décor is a fun way for families to show off their traditions and personality, bringing those we care about closer together. To make sure the decorations go up without any major […]
Common OSHA Violations for the Precast Industry
Vigilance in on-the-job safety is a must. While some safety practices become routine, skipping these practices is what leads to injuries and incidents, which break up the routine, but for all of the worst reasons. In a continual effort to curb increasing injuries, and to promote safer working conditions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
