Out of Focus: Is the Safety Function Focusing On the Wrong Things? By Phil La Duke on his blog http://philladuke.wordpress.com/ Phil says: In this week's post I identify three areas that the safety profession has been obsessing on, and ask the question have we been focused on the wrong … [Read more...] about Is the Safety Function Focusing On the Wrong Things?
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Nod and a Wink Safety
Are You Practicing “Nod & a Wink” Safety? by Phil La Duke – see the full article here Extract: There are two extremes when it comes to safety practitioners: overly protective simpletons who see certain death lurking around every corner and those who practice “nod-and-a-wink” safety. The … [Read more...] about Nod and a Wink Safety
Managing Safety in the Workplace: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
Managing Safety in the Workplace: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility Traditionally, workplace safety has been the sole jurisdiction of safety and health professionals. However, due to the critical nature of the safety function and its impact on organization costs, it is better viewed as the joint … [Read more...] about Managing Safety in the Workplace: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility