Picture this headline: “Worker breaks ankle while texting and walking straight into a moving forklift.” It sounds like the setup to a bad joke, but it really happened. And while everyone in the breakroom probably tried not to laugh, there’s nothing funny about weeks of recovery, lost wages, and a safety record that just took …
“I thought it was nothing…” We’ve all heard a story that starts like this: “My back was sore, but I figured it would go away.” Fast forward three months, and that “nothing” has turned into physical therapy, missed work, and the kind of regret that makes you wish you had just spoken up sooner. The …
You see it happen. An employee (someone you’ve coached, trained, and reminded countless times) takes a dangerous shortcut. Maybe they climb on top of a pallet instead of grabbing a ladder. Maybe they remove a machine guard just to “get the job done quicker.” And in that split second, you feel it. That sinking feeling …
You don’t have to work in law enforcement or a hospital to be exposed to workplace violence. Sometimes it walks in with a customer. Sometimes it simmers in your Slack messages. And sometimes, it has been sitting at the next desk all along, waiting to boil over. Workplace violence isn’t rare; it’s just rarely talked …
Wait, what is PPE and why should you care? PPE isn’t just alphabet soup, it’s your last line of defense when all other safety measures wave the white flag. From rogue sparks to chemical splashes, PPE is what stands between you and a “this could’ve been worse” moment. And spoiler alert, it’s not optional. Eye …
Safety is the only job where success means “nothing happened.” You ran the drills. You made sure the fire extinguishers were inspected. You caught the missing guardrail before OSHA could. And because of that, nothing happened. But here’s the catch: that success isn’t visible. It doesn’t show up in a report. It’s just… silence. And …
Workplace safety isn’t just about avoiding fines or complying with regulations; it’s about protecting an organization’s most valuable asset: its people. While OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has made significant strides in improving workplace safety since its inception in 1970, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities still occur at an alarming rate. Management Commitment to Workplace …
Not just detective work, incident investigations are your safety MVPs. When workplace incidents happen, you’ve got two choices, sweep it under the rug or learn from it like a boss. The smart route? Investigate the what, why, and how so you can fix the root of the problem and make sure it doesn’t happen again. …
Machines don’t warn you when they strike, so lock ‘em out before they bite back. When a machine suddenly powers on mid-maintenance, it’s not just inconvenient, it’s downright dangerous. That’s why Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) exists. These procedures isolate machinery from energy sources so workers can service or repair without ending up in an emergency room. Every …
