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The Soft Science of Safety Culture

In addition to the “hard skills” of safety, building a safety culture is a “soft skill” that may be equally important. This includes setting clear expectations, providing positive reinforcement, and leading by example.

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  August 24, 2022
Woman holding hand to ear, trying to hear better

May I Have Your Attention Please - Are You Listening?

Listening to team members is a key safety skill that involves active listening. Paying attention, reserving judgement, and engaging in conversation encourages open effective communication. It is important to practice comprehension - to ensure better ...

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  August 17, 2022
Power drill and circular saw on workbench

Get The Upper Hand on Safety When Using Power Equipment

Powered shop equipment presents a potential for severe hand injuries, but recognizing and acting on potential hazards can reduce one’s risk of injury, including machine-specific operator education, training, and proper guarding,

Construction, General, Logging, Manufacturing, OSHA, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  August 10, 2022
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COVID’s Silent Workplace Health Threat: Safety Awareness

The pandemic has disrupted many features of the traditional workplace, including safety awareness activities. However, there are many positive steps businesses can and should take now to re-establish the importance of their workplace safety culture.

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  August 03, 2022
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Transitional Return-to-Work - What It Is and Why It Makes Sense

A formal transitional return-to-work program can help reduce workers’ compensation costs, lower your experience modification rating, and ensure injured workers are being treated in a consistent and fair manner while keeping valuable, trained individu...

General, Claims Management, Leadership and Management, Return-to-Work  •  July 20, 2022
Painter sitting on ladder, talking on cellphone.

Attention Span Can Affect Safety Performance

Inattention and distraction in the workplace can lead to significant injuries. Safety teams and leadership can start by identifying the causes of inattention, distractions, or interruptions. Attention to hazards and the task at hand builds a safer wo...

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs, Slips, Trips & Falls  •  July 06, 2022
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No Shortcuts to Safety When Doing It Yourself

Facility managers should think carefully before performing non-routine tasks such as renovation and upgrade work at your place of business.

General, Manufacturing, Leadership and Management, OSHA, Safety Programs  •  June 29, 2022
Workers having safety meeting

Is Your Safety Incentive Program Discouraging?

Developing a culture of safety is a crucial step in reducing injuries. When creating a workplace safety incentive program, employers should focus on leading indicators that encourage safe employee behaviors rather than lagging indicators.

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  May 25, 2022
Two men in factory setting, one helmet-wearing man offers a helmet to the other man, who is not wearing one.

Moments Make the Leader with Patrick Nelson

Leadership is made up of critical decisions and choices. Sometimes they're obviously critical, sometimes not so obvious.

General, Leadership and Management  •  September 22, 2021
"Are you open to change?" sticky note pinned to corkboard.

Why Employees Resist Change

One of the most critical aspects of improving an organization’s safety performance is the need to implement change.

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  August 25, 2021

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