Normally, you assess an organization’s safety culture by observing how employees translate the company’s principles, values, attitudes, and goals into their behavior and decision-making. This seems like a pretty straightforward method, but beware of drawing conclusions based only on observations—you’ll fall into the assumptions trap. I’ve fallen into this myself by relying on direct observations …
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Southcross Energy Partners GP LLC fined $112K for 7 safety violations
July 29, 2015 Releasing highly hazardous chemicals lands Gregory, Texas, energy facility in hot water with OSHA Southcross Energy Partners GP LLC fined $112K for 7 safety violations Employer name: Southcross Energy Partners GP LLC Site: Gregory, Texas, with headquarters in Dallas Date cited: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the midstream cryogenic natural …
D.R. Diedrich & Co. Ltd. cited for 19 safety violations after OSHA inspection
July 30, 2015 Steel roller fatally crushed maintenance worker, safety guards ignored D.R. Diedrich & Co. Ltd. cited for 19 safety violations after OSHA inspection MILWAUKEE – Proper safety guards would have stopped a 1,500-pound steel roller before it crushed and killed a 59-year-old maintenance worker, but his employer did not use them, a U.S. …
Seattle Employer Fined $424,850 for 50 Health & Safety Violations
Seattle Bulk Shipping, a marine terminal operator, is facing more than $400,000 in fines from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) in connection with multiple serious safety and health violations at its facility on Harbor Island. Seattle Bulk Shipping performs several operations at its facility including transferring large quantities of ethanol fuel from rail …
(VIDEO) Out-of-Control Mower Strikes Worker
Related Training DVDs: Hand and Power Tool Training DVD Shows how accidents can be significantly reduced by applying good general safety rules, and reviews what hazards are associated with the specific types of tools employees use. View Product Personal Protective Equipment PPE Training Specifically created to assist facilities in complying with OSHA’s Standard on Personal …
(VIDEO) The Most Dangerous Profession in America
Related Training DVDs: Workplace Safety 101 A Guide for New Employees Gives new hires the tools to develop solid safety habits and hazard perception skills from the start. View Product An Introduction To Workplace Safety Training Video In this program you will learn what makes up a successful safety observation process. View Product Safety Awareness …
U.S. Aqua Vac cited in death of diver in New Albany, Ohio, pond
May 12, 2015 U.S. Aqua Vac cited in death of diver in New Albany, Ohio, pond Similar company failures led to death of diver in 2009NEW ALBANY, Ohio – When a 23-year-old diver descended to the bottom of a New Albany pond in November 2014, he thought his air supply would last during underwater work. …
OSHA vs. Hollywood: Round 1
Workplace safety does not receive much mainstream exposure. The vast majority of the U.S population does not know what OSHA is or what it regulates. We’re intent on changing that. In this post, we’ll analyze the $250 million dollar 90’s blockbuster Enemy of the State and NBC’s The Office for OSHA violations. A special thanks …
Workplace Safety Infographic: Workplace Fatality Data
Related Training DVDs Lock Out Tag Out by Atlantic Training Heat Stress by Atlantic Training Safety Orientation by Coastal Training / DuPont Safety Showers by Atlantic Training Rigging Safety by Atlantic Training Injuries and fatalities in the workplace are a considerable representation part of the burden to companies and affect the workforce during their most …