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Poor Vision Caused a two-train collision that killed Three Employees and Caused $14.8 Million In Damage

Do you know whether any of your employees in safety-sensitive positions have poor vision? The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says the probable cause of a two-train collision that killed three employees and caused $14.8 million in damage was the Union Pacific Railroad crew’s lack of response to signals because one engineer incorrectly interpreted the …

Fire Marshal vs The City of Chicago, Why He Should Win

After 12 years with the same state fire code, Illinois Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis says it’s time for an update. And the one he’s proposing is a big one: a first-ever requirement for fire sprinklers in all new single-family homes, including those built in Chicago Fire Chiefs Praise Marshal for Sprinkler Proposal “As far as …

AAA study reveals how dangerous those distracting driving behaviors actually are

Evidence continues to mount that [driving distractions such as] operating electronic devices, including cell phones, in hands-free mode while driving isn’t safer than using hand-held models. The latest evidence is from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The organization calls its recent study results “the most in-depth analysis to date.” The new findings show mental …

Employee witnesses a death: Is his PTSD covered by workers’ comp?

A truck driver witnessed a fatal crash on the job. Should workers’ comp cover his treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Shaun Armstrong was driving a one-ton dump truck for the John R. Jurgensen Co. While stopped at a yield sign on an access ramp to I-70 in Ohio, a vehicle crashed into the back …

Inherently Safer: The Future of Risk Reduction

Related Training DVDs: Process Safety Protecting Employees Training DVD A comprehensive employee training program is essential to safe operations at your facility. View Product Just Another Day Safety Awareness Training DVD Coastal’s new hazard recognition training program developed especially for the experienced worker.View Product Process Safety Management Training Video This program provides an excellent overview …

OSHA Inspected Philadelphia Building Collapse Site, but Did Not Shut It Down

Yesterday, a four-story building undergoing demolition in Philadelphia’s Center City district collapsed directly onto the Salvation Army store next door. According toReuters, six people were killed. Already, questions are being raised about whether the building collapse was yet another workplace accident that could have been easily prevented. So far, reports have focused on whether or …

Does guilt-tripping improve self-responsibility of safety?

I think we can put people (including ourselves) on a guilt trip for safety and thereby increase self-responsibility for injury prevention. Let’s explore this notion and its practical ramifications. First of all, what is guilt? The term “guilt trip” reflects more than behavior. It suggests a remorseful awareness of having done something wrong. The key …

Hospital Worker’s Seizures Jeapordize Patient Safety: Disability Discrimination vs. Patient Safety

When a case involving an employee’s seizures at work went to a federal appeals court, the employer said it was ensuring safety while the worker said it was a case of disability discrimination. Andrea Olsen worked as a mammography technician at the Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC) In Missouri. She has epilepsy and suffered numerous …

MadTV Comedy Skit Pokes Fun At Safety Incentive Programs

This skit performed by the cast of MADtv pokes fun at workplace safety incentive programs, and is an excellent video clip to use as a safety meeting opener.