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Mile a Minute

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.

General  •  March 27, 2019
Red dice

Are All “Accidents” Preventable?

Let’s examine that question carefully starting with the definition of the word, “accident.”

General  •  March 19, 2019
Hammer hitting square peg

The Right Tool for the Job

A fundamental responsibility for any safety professional is to determine the root causes of an injury.

General  •  March 12, 2019
Cat playing with computer mouse

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.

General, Office Ergonomics  •  March 05, 2019
Robot holding car steering wheel

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.

General, Driving Safety  •  February 26, 2019
Dog sitting by doorway

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?”

General, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  February 20, 2019
Latte with heart-shaped foam on desk with keyboard and notebook

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.

General, Leadership and Management, OSHA, Safety Programs  •  February 13, 2019
Plastic skeleton showing hand anatomy

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.

General, Outdoor Safety, Office Ergonomics  •  February 06, 2019
Man in suit pressing digital envelope

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.

General, OSHA  •  January 30, 2019
Hibachi food on grill

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.

General, Safety Programs, Inspection  •  January 23, 2019

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