Written by Carl Potter, CSP, CMC A: You Are! In years past, the question of who is responsible for safety was answered with “Everyone Is”!
Category: Educational Content
6 Risky Misconceptions about Workplace Violence
Misconceptions about workplace violence all-too-often lead to poor policies and decisions that can leave workplaces more exposed to dangers. Here are six common myths to consider regarding your workplace.
Distracted Driving. Got Policy?
Does your company have a distracted driving policy? Everyone is familiar with the statistics regarding motor vehicle accidents in cases of death and serious injury.
The Most Cited OSHA Standards and What They Mean for All of Us
The Most Cited OSHA Standards… it’s a list that changes little from year to year. Every time the latest list of most-cited OSHA standards comes out, it feels a bit familiar. But it’s an important reminder of the safety issues that we still need to work on and that are responsible for more than 4,500 worker deaths each year.
Heart Risks: AEDs and CPR in the Workplace
Sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical problem that creates an abnormal rhythm, which prevents the heart from pumping blood to the vital organs, including the brain. Quick action, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), could save a victim from dying or suffering irreversible brain damage.
Using Incentive Programs to Promote Workplace Safety
Until recently, it was common for companies to reward employees with cash, prizes, and awards based on lagging indicators of safety. In other words, they rewarded employees for keeping the number of accidents, incidents, and near misses low. These rewards were meant to give employees an incentive to perform their work safely.