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Lessons learned; meaning we learn from experience. A simple but accurate statement. I was struggling to figure out a topic for this month’s blog when it dawned on me. Why not share a few personal experiences that may help others improve their safety message. Compliance versus Commitment It would be difficult to argue that maintaining […]

Safety professionals have relied on the The Hierarchy of Controls for many years. It is a proven methodology for eliminating, reducing, and controlling exposure in the workplace. Less exposure equals less harm to employees. The Hierarchy of Controls consists of five control methods: Elimination Substitution Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Personal Protective Equipment The idea behind […]

I have witnessed many different approaches and learned many valuable lessons over my 25-year career in safety. Most importantly, I have learned that safety leaders and organizations must balance the need for regulatory compliance with a commitment to their most valuable asset, their employees. Compliance It would be ridiculous to argue that maintaining compliance with […]

If someone were to use the term “social distancing” a year ago it may have been met with blank stares and curious looks. In today’s environment it is hard to have a conversation, read an article, or turn on the news without hearing this term. Social distancing is “a public health and safety intervention used […]

Routine safety inspections are a great way to identify, eliminate and control hazards in the work environment. In addition to focusing on the types of hazards at your facility, it is important to have the right team involved in the routine safety inspection process. Assembling the Team Involving multiple employees in the routine inspections not […]

On any given day, facilities are likely to experience events that may cause injury, property damage, or other undesired outcomes. Implementing a process to capture, analyze, and communicate these near miss events will have a tremendous impact on safety. What is a Near Miss Event? A near miss is an unplanned event that may not […]