If you want to get more out of your workers, they need to be part of your safety strategy and culture, Shawn Galloway, president of ProAct Safety, told attendees at the Safety Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh. “It may look good, but does your safety strategy define value,” Galloway questioned attendees. Effective safety initiatives should have …
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Fired because of safety violation or her age?
Wal-Mart fired an employee after four infractions, two of which (including the last one) were safety-related. The employee, who was 62 at the time, says she was fired because of her age. How did a court rule? Reva Richardson worked at a Wal-Mart in Lansing, MI, for 12 years. Her last job at the store …
Survey: Nearly four out of five U.S. employees expect to feel safe at work
New York – About four out of five U.S. workers say they expect to feel safe at work, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Sterling Talent Solutions, an employment background screening and onboarding firm. That figure exceeds the percentage of people who said they expect to feel safe while dining at …
TVA Making Dam Safety Checks at Raccoon Mountain
Dam Safety: The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to begin making routine dam safety checks at its Raccoon Mountain reservoir beginning Sept. 19, causing some restricted access for visitors to the reservoir until the project is completed on Oct. 7. Dam safety checks are part of the utility’s commitment to ensure all of its dams and …
Safety Orientation Training PowerPoints
Related Safety Orientation Courses Safety Orientation Safety Orientation in Construction Slips, Trips, and Falls PPE Streaming Video on Demand Lockout Tagout Training Safety Orientation by Associated Builders and Contractors Date Created: 2018 Number of Slides: 87 Created By: Associated Builders and Contractors This Safety Orientation covers hazardous materials and protection of minors. New Employee Safety …
Top Three Ways to Avoid Increased OSHA Fines
All it takes is one workplace safety or employee health violation to severely hinder a business’s financial standing. With OSHA’s near-80 percent fine increase going into effect August 1, and its more rigorous inspections process, it could be even more crippling to try to stay up to code. Until very recently, a serious OSHA violation …
Safety From The Emotional Side
Most of us in the safety profession are familiar with federal OSHA’s Section 5(a)(1), titled “Duties.” Most know the section as the General Duty Clause. It reads: (a) Each employer (1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely …
33% of Workers Say Their Company Puts Productivity Before Safety
A new survey from the National Safety Council (NSC) reveals many U.S. workers think their companies prioritize productivity before safety. Workers in high-risk industries were more likely to say safety takes a backseat to production. The NSC surveyed 2,000 employees across the nation and found 33% believe their companies put production before safety. The percentage …
6 Mistakes Companies Make When It Comes to Global Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is an issue worldwide, with 6300 people dying daily across the globe. If you are not compliant with workplace standards, you are going to experience legal problems, regulatory problems, and the fact that your employees are putting themselves in danger every single time they come to work. To avoid making any critical mistakes, …