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Moving a Mile a Minute – Frenetically Speaking
Psychosocial risk factors sounds complex, but it’s thinking about the best ways to create a positive sense of community at work that encourages listening and cooperation between everyone from leadership to the front line.
Are All “Accidents” Preventable?
Let’s examine that question carefully starting with the definition of the word, “accident.”
The Right Tool for the Job
A fundamental responsibility for any safety professional is to determine the root causes of an injury.
Mouse Motion Is No Mickey Mouse Matter
First, nothing against Mickey Mouse - the beloved Walt Disney character gets a bad rap for his misadventures and simplistic mindset turning his moniker into an expression of something insignificant or trivial.
Does Automotive Safety Technology Really Make Us Safer?
Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) systems are more common and more capable than just a few years ago.
Why Do You Work? What Motivates You To Come Home Safe?
Most employees can produce a quick answer to the question "Why do you work?”
For Valentine’s Day - Give from the Heart with Safety
Okay, it may not be as popular as flowers or chocolate, but the gift of safety truly can be the best gift you could ever give to a person.
Our Hands are Incredible Tools
Our hands are two incredible tools attached to our body. Each hand consists of 29 bones connected by 34 muscles and other connective tissue.
OSHA Increases Penalties and Changes Electronic Reporting
Although we all know the wheels of progress turn slowly, especially at the federal government level, there are occasionally a few updates for those concerned with OSHA regulation.
Caught in the Line of Fire
“Line of fire” means, in broad terms, to be in harm’s way, which can apply to the hazards inherent with many work activities, particularly when moving objects are involved.
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