What ISN’T Safety? If you think safety is zero harm then is love just zero hate? There is quite an active discussion happening on a LinkedIn Forum (The Safety EHS OHS Group) at the moment in response to the question “What is Safety...define safety in only 2 words”. SEE IT HERE. You will see that … [Read more...] about What ISN’T Safety?
Hazard Control
Effective Hazard Management
One of the best and most succinct intros to effective hazard management that I have come across. Effective Hazard Management: The First Step To A Safer Work Place By Phil La Duke Those of you who’ve just discovered my blog might be under the impression that the only things I post are … [Read more...] about Effective Hazard Management
How Will Your Job Kill You
How Will Your Job Kill You? Exclusive by Phil La Duke. Check out his blog: http://philladuke.wordpress.com/ If you die in on the job, statistically, it will be in a way that you probably don’t worry to much about. When it comes to safety, most of us exercise the most care protecting ourselves from … [Read more...] about How Will Your Job Kill You
Safety Ebook–Drilling Down Into Hazards and Risk
Safety Ebook–Drilling Down Into Hazards and Risk - Low Probability/High Consequence (LPHC) Latest free Safety Ebook by Peter Ribbe. Peter’s Ebooks have proven very popular for their conciseness and practicality – DOWNLOAD PETER’S OTHER FREE SAFETY EBOOKS FROM HERE DOWNLOAD HERE: [download … [Read more...] about Safety Ebook–Drilling Down Into Hazards and Risk
Alternatives to the hierarchy of hazard controls
Alternatives to the hierarchy of hazard controls The traditional wisdom when developing hazard controls is to use the Hierarchy of Controls. The author’s experience is that a better result will be achieved by using either Haddon’s 10 Countermeasures or the A.C.I.R.L. 9 Box Model. The main advantage … [Read more...] about Alternatives to the hierarchy of hazard controls
ZERO Injuries – Making it Happen
ZERO Injuries – Making it Happen Guest Post By John Wettstein ZERO injuries – is it possible? The key is that in order to achieve something you must first believe it is possible to do. You have to focus on the ultimate outcome and allow your organization a way to achieve it. Remember … [Read more...] about ZERO Injuries – Making it Happen
Hazard Report Form
Hazard Report Form One of the main complaints we get from employees and contractors during the interview phase of safety audits is that when they report something, like a hazard, it is either forgotten about, ignored or not actioned for a long time and they never receive recognition for reporting … [Read more...] about Hazard Report Form
Different New Safety Poster
Different New Safety Poster – Report ALL Hazards Looking for something different to promote safety in your workplace. These new safety posters are sure to be a conversation starter. See then all at the Safety Toolshed … [Read more...] about Different New Safety Poster
Top 10 Safety Hazards In Mining
Top 10 Safety Hazards In Mining – and how to control them New article by Ruth Jenkins. See all of Ruth's highly recommended safety articles here: Sina Solutions Extract: I have been working in the mining industry since 1989. My journey has been an Interesting one and it’s hard to believe that I … [Read more...] about Top 10 Safety Hazards In Mining
Applying Static Solutions to Dynamic Problems
Applying Static Solutions to Dynamic Problems Latest article by Phil LaDuke on his blog http://philladuke.wordpress.com/ Phil Says: “I started such a wild ruckus with my suggestion that near miss reporting wasn't perfect, that I thought I would tackle something a bit less controversial (dealing … [Read more...] about Applying Static Solutions to Dynamic Problems