Recently, I had the opportunity to provide back safety and core awareness training at two locations of the same healthcare organization.

Last time, we talked about what a safety culture is. I mentioned that a successful company will integrate safety with business goals, creating a balance between all aspects of the organization, which allows the company as a whole to mature in the sa...

Last time, we talked about the ways in which having a safer culture can help reduce injuries. But what is a safety culture?

After we recently wrote about safety culture and consciousness, it occurred to me that not everyone really knows what we mean when we say “culture based safety.” With all the talk of buy-in, it is difficult to ask employees for it if you do not under...

As we approach the end of yet another year, it's time to get prepared for the next one. One thing most safety-conscious companies do is set employee health and safety goals.

The following scenario always makes me scratch my head and wonder: "Why can't they see it?" I walk onto a job site and do my “self-preservation survey,” which means identifying hazards

That's a question that's been asked many times on job sites and in training sessions. Owners, managers and supervisors that genuinely are involved with their employees’ health and safety are sensitive to this training need.

This is kind of an interesting story recently told to me by one of my colleagues. It’s about training and the support needed from the top.

Being an effective supervisor is obviously challenging and we've covered this topic in the past. Do you think you’re a good supervisor? Would you know why or why not?

I received an e-mail from an astute reader about National Underwriter’s recent recognition of three large companies for their loss control and injury management excellence. One of the points he made was that no matter the size of the company, the ben...