$407K OSHA fine for construction worker’s fatal fall
This company has been cited seven times before for fall-related hazards. Now OSHA has issued a hefty penalty to the firm in connection with an employee’s fatal fall in May.
Radiation
Company charged with exposing African American workers to higher radiation
A company that processes radioactive waste in Memphis, TN, has agreed to pay 23 former African American employees to settle claims that they were discriminated against, including being exposed to higher levels of radiation than white employees.
by Fred Hosier
New line of safety goggles
Uvex Stealth® Goggle Family Now Includes New Over-the-Glass Model Number One Selling Premium Safety Goggle Now Available with Option for Workers Who Wear Prescription Eyewear Offered with an Expanded Range of Lens Tints Smithfield, RI – May 20, 2009 – Sperian Eye & Face Protection, the makers of Uvex® brand safety eyewear, is pleased to […]
by Fred Hosier
Pre-cancerous skin lesions caused by outdoor work? Comp hangs in the balance
A deputy sheriff who spends 70% of his employment time outdoors developed a pre-cancerous skin condition. His employer denied his workers’ comp claim. How did a court rule?
by Fred Hosier
Study: Near-miss reporting improves safety culture
Do near-miss reporting programs improve workplace safety? Early results from a study seem to say they do.
by Fred Hosier
Top 10 loss control tips for 2013
What are the most important steps companies can take to mitigate risk and control loss through workplace safety? A 20-year occupational safety veteran reveals his Top 10 list.
by Fred Hosier
Workplace eye injuries too common, easily preventable
We’re about to enter the time of year when we have the most daylight. It’s a good time to remind workers that if they don’t use proper eye protection, they may not be able to enjoy seeing that extra daylight.
by Fred Hosier
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‘Pirate campaign’ got workers interested in safety
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‘I learned to stop talking about injuries’
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A balanced approach keeps them interested
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Active shooter training prepares employees
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Activity-based incentive program helps build safety culture
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App bridges the communications gap
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Bad habits led to repeated near misses
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Be an effective leader: Use specific feedback
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C-Suite was the star of our own safety videos
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Change state of mind to create safer culture
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Curiosity key to more engaging training
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De-escalating potential workplace violence
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Discipline improves safety culture
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Employee kept losing work gloves
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Ergonomics and wellness connected
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Ergonomics policy improves engagement
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Extra measures needed for alcohol policy
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Focus on supervisors decreased injuries
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Front liners key to maintain safety culture
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Fun and creativity keys to good engagement
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Fun incentives get people excited about safety
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Help workers see why PPE is important
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Indicator tracking gets plant back on track
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Less paperwork led to more incident reports
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Looking beyond root cause analysis
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Music at work was too much of a distraction
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Near-miss incident led to refresher safety training
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Need employee buy-in? Market your message
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Our production team understands the importance of safety
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Overcome complacency by identifying risks
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Overcome the language barrier with these 3 tips
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Pace too fast? Culture can help balance it out
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Prizes helped workers retain training info
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Put it in an email or save it for a meeting?
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Safety meetings don’t have to be boring
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See a problem? Say a problem
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Short safety emails got supervisors to buy in
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Shortcut led to injury: Preventing a repeat
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Sleep-health program reduces safety risks
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Some tips to prevent new hire injuries
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Stayed safe despite production pressure
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Strengthen the human factor to prevent falls
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Supervisors annoyed with surprise drills
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Teach employees how to see more effectively
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Teaching people to prevent back problems
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The importance of handshakes and high-5s
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To prevent injuries, reduce sensory overload
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Use Google to bridge the language barrier
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Using specific terms to sell workers on safety
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Variety is the spice of safety training
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Want engagement? Think like an advertiser
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We didn’t let safety take a backseat to deadlines
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We kept catching workers not wearing their PPE
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What you can do about intentional risk takers
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Worker interviews improved engagement
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Workers feel a part of the safety program
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