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Zero Injuries Is No Longer a Dream for Some
May 22, 2013
Do you know the steps that need to be taken when a workplace fatality occurs? From on-the-ground emergency response measures to the corporate actions in dealing with insurance companies, the media, contractors, employees, and the victim's family, you must know what to do and not do, what to say and not say. . . . more »

Safety Leader Expresses Concern at Fatality Stats
May 15, 2013
Earlier this month, the tragic death of 41-year-old Hugo Avalos-Chanon made headlines across the country. Avalos-Chanon was a cleaning worker in Oregon who perished when he fell into a running meat blender at Interstate Meat Distributors.

Pollack urges businesses to have systems in place that include programs aimed at preventing fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. . . . more »

Are You and Your Workers Ready for the Summer Heat?
May 8, 2013
With summer just around the corner and heat and humidity on the rise, many employers need to start thinking about and planning to prevent employee heat-related illness. . . . more »

6 Tips for Smart Safety Recordkeeping
May 1, 2013
Find it hard to keep up with all of federal OSHA's recordkeeping requirements? Here's some advice from safety expert Chip Darius and attorney and safety professional Adele Abrams, who offer six simple tips for smart safety recordkeeping. . . . more »

What's tops on federal OSHA's agenda this year? Here's a sneak peak.
April 24, 2013
Annual Survey of Illnesses and Injuries, Electronic Submission--OSHA's proposed rule will require the roughly 80,000 organizations that respond to the agency's annual survey of injuries and illnesses to submit their OSHA 300 Log and Summary data for the survey in electronic format. . . . more »

Not as Big a Burden as Previously Believed?
April 17, 2013
There's a new study out that says government safety inspections may not actually be as bad as you might think. Read on for the (hard to believe?) details. . . . more »

Working Safely Around Hazardous Waste
April 10, 2013
Today, we look at what your employees need to do to stay safe when working with or around hazardous wastes--and at management's role in making sure that happens. It goes without saying that any employee who works with or around hazardous wastes needs to follow safe work practices. . . . more »

Improving Workers' Comp: Hard Work--But Worth the Effort
April 3, 2013
Workers' compensation benefits can be a lifesaver for an injured employee, but providing and managing coverage can be a costly hassle for employers. Experts say that workers fare better and companies save money when comp is integrated into safety and risk management functions. . . . more »

What Are Your Workers Doing When Nobody's Looking?
March 27, 2013
A culture that promotes employee-driven safety changes safety attitudes and performance. When workers are taking risks when nobody's looking, on the other hand, there's a problem with the safety culture--one that can be cured with a shift to an employee-driven safety system. . . . more »

Extreme Driving!
March 20, 2013
Extreme sports are all the rage these days, and perhaps some of your workers are developing their adventurous sides outside of the workplace. However, getting caught on the road in the middle of an earthquake may be an adventure in extreme driving that they weren't looking for! Help your employees deal with these rare, yet dangerous, conditions by training them how to respond. . . . more »

Safe Attitudes Make All the Difference
March 13, 2013
When employees have a safe attitude, they have a genuine concern for their own safety and well-being as well as that of coworkers. They feel it is their responsibility to help maintain a safe work environment for all. Good for them, and good for you. . . . more »

PPE Noncompliance: A Serious Threat to Safety and Health
March 6, 2013
A recent survey from Kimberly-Clark Professional reveals that many employees aren't wearing required PPE. How about your workers? Are you sure they're always wearing assigned PPE? . . . more »

Cautionary Tales: Learning from the Mistakes of Others
February 27, 2013
Three recent OSHA enforcement actions provide cautionary tales concerning serious and willful violations of various standards--and indicate an apparent inclination on the part of the agency to go after repeat offenders. . . . more »

The 2 Violations You Should Never Get
February 20, 2013
When it comes to safety, you have a whole lot to do and many bases to cover. But even with all of this responsibility, you need to make sure you never get two types of Cal/OSHA violations in particular. . . . more »

5 Safety Committee Don'ts
February 13, 2013
If you have a safety committee or are thinking of starting one, you should watch out for some missteps that can derail your committee's effectiveness. Here's how to avoid a few of them. . . . more »

Important Points for Behavior-Based Safety
February 6, 2013
In the last 10 years, behavior-based safety (BBS) has gained steam as the go-to safety program in workplaces that are proactive about safety. BBS has produced dramatic successes in many workplaces across a variety of industries. . . . more »

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