Commitment to Workplace Safety Begins on Day One
The way employers enable learning and information-sharing plays an influential role in whether new employees will become safety leaders or safety
Total Quality Management – Was Deming Right?
Dr. W. Edward Deming authored Total Quality Management, which espoused a group approach to management. Applying his concepts meant that management would …
Workplace Safety – Is Intimidation a Useful Tool?
I saw this question posed recently on a safety discussion thread,“Is intimidation a useful tool in getting people to work safely?” My thoughts? …
Fireworks Safety for the 4th
There’s nothing like a good fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day in the United States. We all know fireworks can be dangerous (just ask the NY …
Safety for Fasting Workers During Ramadan
It is the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and observant Muslims around the world are celebrating. Those who are able are obliged to abstain from food and drink …
Occupational Health’s Need for Safety Data Shows the Health & Safety Overlap
The Importance of Safety Data for Occupational Health Like most things in business, workplace health and safety can be analyzed in terms of its cost or …
Turbine Manufacturers Should Rethink Their Workplace Safety Programs
Manufacturers of turbines and turbine generators (NAICS 333611) employed 29,184 workers across 331 establishments in 2012. Average wages were a relatively high …
Global Workforce Brings New Challenges and Opportunities to Workplace Health and Safety
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Doha in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, and Singapore as part of our research on workplace health and safety …
Online safety training to support MSHA’s Part 46 requirements for miners
The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Part 46 requires training for miners engaged in shell dreging or employed at sand, gravel, surface …
Coping with mental fatigue myths and realities in the workplace
The American comedian Ron White says, “You can’t fix stupid!” However, in the workplace you can prevent some of the stupidity caused by …