One split second is all it takes for a life to be changed forever or taken away by a workplace accident. Each year, close to 9,000 people are killed on the job across the U.S. and Europe; no doubt all these workplaces had safety protocols in place, but clearly more could have been done to …
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10 Health and Safety Tips for Safety Managers [Infographic]
Safety managers have a lot on their plate. Not only do fellow employees count on them, the family and friends of that worker also count on safety managers to make sure each employee goes home safe. As the old adage goes, “safety is everyone’s responsibility,” and a brush-up on health and safety tips may be …
Is Being Quarterback for the Browns the Most Dangerous Job in the United States
With tongue firmly in cheek, The Kicker web site (tag line: For Fans. For Fun.) posted this headline on Oct. 10: “Browns Fined By OSHA for Providing Unsafe Work Environment for QBs.” Sadly, the numbers aren’t a joke: Four Browns starting quarterbacks – Robert Griffin III, Josh McCown, Charlie Whitehurst and Cody Kessler – have …
Women in safety
A woman can be a rare face in safety, particularly in leadership roles. When Safety+Health conducts its annual surveys of safety professionals, women consistently make up less than 30 percent of respondents. S+H spoke with five female safety pros about challenges they’ve faced, obstacles they’ve overcome and lessons they’ve learned in the field. Three of …
Final Rule Requires Proactive Safety Approach for Passenger Railroads
Washington – Passenger railroads will need to adopt additional proactive safety measures to prevent incidents, injuries and fatalities, according to a final rule from the Federal Railroad Administration. Under the System Safety Program, railroads must develop a defined, quantifiable safety culture. Other requirements include identifying possible safety hazards and taking steps to mitigate them while …
Job Hazard Analysis: Why it’s important for any safety program
The job hazard analysis is vital in pinpointing where the most safety hazards are lurking in your job tasks. Performing a job hazard analysis is a method of research that helps workplaces create a safety plan that’ll reduce the potential for hazards and risks. It’s a preventative measure, essential for any safety program. The following …