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“Workplace Injuries By The Numbers” – Infographic” #Injuries #Workplace

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“Is Predictive Analysis For Safety Just the Next Big Thing?”

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Another thought provoking #safety post from my good friend Phil La Duke

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By Phil La Duke

I’ve taken a fair amount of flack about being behind on the latest and greatest in Safety theory. I’m not worried about getting a little flack from pompous, over-blown, theoreticians who pat me on the head and patronize me for being the poor stupid author of an antiquated article filled with atavistic thinking. That’s fine, but keep it respectful or I will poor more vitriol and bile then you thought possible.

For starters I have been a proponent, advocate, and user of predictive indicators since the late 1990s. But I have to tell you that I think the theoreticians are jumping the gun in saying that we can predict fatalities, or even injuries, at least not without significant education in statistics and data analysis.

Predicting fatalities is a bit like predicting the weather; that is, difficult. The difficulty lies in the many variables that can influence…

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“How You Could Test Positive For Drugs When You’re Not”

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https://youtu.be/3OY5o1x8tus An estimated 45 to 50 million employees are drug tested each year in the United States. Are they accurate every time, though? Turns out, it can be wrong on more occasions than one might expect. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook  

“Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

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Every October, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2016 fiscal year, compiled from nearly 32,000 inspections of workplaces by federal OSHA staff. One remarkable thing about the list is that it rarely changes. Year after year, … Continue reading “Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

“Effective Dates for New OSHA Recordkeeping Rule Looming”

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Is Your Company Ready for Public Access to Your Workplace Injuries and OSHA's Oversight of Retaliation Protections? Earlier this year the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published a new rule that attempts to shame employers into lowering workplace injuries and gives OSHA much broader discretion to regulate retaliation by employers. The rule's new requirements … Continue reading “Effective Dates for New OSHA Recordkeeping Rule Looming”

“Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

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Every October, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2016 fiscal year, compiled from nearly 32,000 inspections of workplaces by federal OSHA staff. One remarkable thing about the list is that it rarely changes. Year after year, … Continue reading “Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

“OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations Of 2015”

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“Near-Miss Reporting” – Behavioral Safety Minute – Aubrey Daniels International

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While world class safety cultures have thriving near-miss reporting processes, many other organizations struggle with systems that don’t work effectively or inadvertently do more harm than good. ADI senior vice president, David Uhl, explains the real intent of near-miss reporting and the role senior leaders must play to strengthen this process. For a closer look … Continue reading “Near-Miss Reporting” – Behavioral Safety Minute – Aubrey Daniels International

“Safety Comic of the Day” – “Pet Safety”

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There are several tips you can follow to help keep your pet safe. Here are a few: Don't let your dog ride in an open truck bed Keep your pet's head and paws inside the car Check your pet's collar regularly Don't let your cat play with string Keep your cat indoors Don't Let Your … Continue reading “Safety Comic of the Day” – “Pet Safety”

Fleet Safety – “3 Tips to Improving Your CSA Score”

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The motivation behind the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative is clear – the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), state partners and the transportation industry want to reduce commercial motor vehicle crashes, fatalities and injuries. The Department of Transportation (DOT) calls it a “change to save lives,” and that’s something everyone can support. Let’s review … Continue reading Fleet Safety – “3 Tips to Improving Your CSA Score”

Behavioral Safety Minute: The Power of Peer-to-Peer Feedback

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8CrjTHprC0 When it comes to safe and unsafe behaviors in the workplace, employees on the front-line are often uncomfortable giving peer to peer feedback. Some likely feel it isn’t their place to speak up, while others may think it won’t be effective.  In our latest Behavioral Minute, ADI senior consultant, Bart Sevin, identifies the benefits … Continue reading Behavioral Safety Minute: The Power of Peer-to-Peer Feedback

“Shake Hands With Danger” – “Caterpillar Construction Safety Video – 1970”

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  HIGHLIGHTS What's New New OSHA schedules informal hearing on proposed extension of crane operator certification deadline. OSHA News Release [4/15/2014] New OSHA announces national stand-down for fall prevention in construction [3/19/14] New No more falling workers: OSHA focuses on protecting cell tower employees after increase in worksite fatalities. OSHA News Release, (2014 Feb. 11) … Continue reading “Shake Hands With Danger” – “Caterpillar Construction Safety Video – 1970”

Safety Comic of the Day – November 3, 2013

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No story needed for this one. 😎 I wonder if he recorded it on his OSHA 300 Log? What's New OSHA Injury and Illness forms are now available in a pdf fillable format Incentive Program Memo On June 22, 2011 OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the industry coverage of the recordkeeping rule and the Fatality/Catastrophe … Continue reading Safety Comic of the Day – November 3, 2013

Safety Photo of the Day – “Look, We’ve Got Shade!”

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  "Those hydraulics wont fail, Will they?" Make Heavy Machinery Safety a Priority Getting your workforce to operate machines safely and effectively requires a commitment from the top. Start by setting clear safety expectations.Then, work to provide the resources, motivation, and accountability you’ll need to ensure ongoing participation. Implement a safety policy Develop, distribute and … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day – “Look, We’ve Got Shade!”

Safety Comic of the Day! – January 17, 2013

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  OSHA Safety Sign & Tags Requirements Scope. 1910.145(a)(1) These specifications apply to the design, application, and use of signs or symbols (as included in paragraphs (c) through (e) of this section) that indicate and, insofar as possible, define specific hazards that could harm workers or the public, or both, or to property damage. These … Continue reading Safety Comic of the Day! – January 17, 2013