Not my job to send you home alive Thanks to John Wettstein from safetystrategies.ca for sharing this. Mike Rowe reflects on his experience on a Crab Boat in the Baring Sea. Working on Crab pots in 30 foots seas he asks about OSHA and Safety – the Captain says: “Look out there – OCEAN, not OSHA – … [Read more...] about Not my job to send you home alive
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Safety Incentive Programs
Safety Incentive Programs I just heard of a company that is proudly spruiking its new reward scheme in support of its Zero Harm policy – Eeerkk! “Safety Incentives” is still a very popular term used to reach this blog from search engines! Without going into the complexities of human behaviour and … [Read more...] about Safety Incentive Programs
OSHA proposes I2P2 Injury Illness Prevention Plan
OSHA proposes I2P2 Injury Illness Prevention Plan FREE VIDEOS AND FREE SAMPLE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR COMPLIANCE Houston, Texas - October 2013 The new OSHA standard, when adopted, will require businesses develop a written safety program. Assistance for I2P2 (INJURY ILLNESS PREVENTION PLAN) … [Read more...] about OSHA proposes I2P2 Injury Illness Prevention Plan
Catchy Workplace Safety Slogans
Catchy Safety Slogans By Kristy Snow The safety slogan, in the workplace, is often forgotten. It is forgotten simply because many safety ideas are conveyed in meaningless ways. For example, can you remember any of the safety videos from your current or past employers? If you are like most folks, … [Read more...] about Catchy Workplace Safety Slogans
Working at Heights Safety–Unbelievable!
Working at Heights Safety–Unbelievable! Safe Working at Height One of the biggest risks in industry and construction is falls from heights. Strict legislation is in place to control any work at over 2m. Imagine climbing a pole at over 500m high with no fall protection devices cages – its called … [Read more...] about Working at Heights Safety–Unbelievable!
American and European Safety Standards
American and European Safety Standards Are they the same or different? Consider the following 3 Health and Safety standards: OSHA’s Safety & Health Program Management Guidelines of 1987 OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Series ANSI Z10 – 2005 Occupational Health … [Read more...] about American and European Safety Standards
How to Find Free Safety Posters
How to Find Free Safety Posters By Tabitha Hubbers Safety posters can really make a big difference in how effective a company's safety program works to help prevent and reduce injuries and accidents from occurring in the workplace. However, some companies may be on a limited budget and not have a … [Read more...] about How to Find Free Safety Posters
Safety Violations in the Movies
Safety Violations in the Movies Interesting article by Compliance and Safety titled “OSHA vs Hollywood”. The blog post analyses movie and T.V shows for OSHA violations with the help of a professional safety consultant. See the full article here One of the examples: (2005-) The Office, Episode: … [Read more...] about Safety Violations in the Movies
Seminar – Understanding OHSA Standards & Avoiding Violations
Seminar - Understanding OHSA Standards & Avoiding Violations Last year, on this site, Mike Lawrence Summit Safety Technologies www.SafetyProgramNow.com gave away thousands of copies of his safety document package. No I would like to help him promote an Audio Conference he is doing next … [Read more...] about Seminar – Understanding OHSA Standards & Avoiding Violations