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Obama’s latest pick again signals increased regulation


July 22, 2009 by Jim Burger
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Safety vs. production, enforcement

No contrast between the Bush administration and the Obama administration is more starkĀ  than the dramatically different signals they’ve sent in selecting nominees to head federal safety and labor agencies.

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Does safety put American manufacturers on equal footing with overseas firms?


June 24, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Safety vs. production, What's Working in Safety, cost of safety

American manufacturers are increasing their international market shares due, in part, to workplace safety programs, according to one safety expert.

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Best responses to 5 biggest PPE excuses


January 2, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Fatality, Injuries, PPE (protective equipment), Safety training, Safety vs. production, Special Report

“How do I get all my employees to wear their safety gear all the time?” It’s one of the top challenges safety pros face year after year. So we asked 290 of your peers about their experiences to find out the top reasons workers give for not wearing PPE.

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When safety and production clash, which one wins?


November 20, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Safety vs. production, Special Report


If you post signs at your workplace that say “Safety First,” how can employees still get the impression that production is more important?

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