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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.
Safety Leadership for the New Year
While thinking about resolutions for the new year, I came across a great article in Safety+Health Magazine by Steven Luttrull about being an intentional safety leader.
How Movies Can Make us All Safer, Part III
In 2015 the MEMIC Safety Net blog featured two posts that listed selected movie quotes and related them to workplace safety. It’s time to revisit the topic and see how we can all be safer by following our favorite stars’ advice.
Safety Programs: Are Yours Working?
Safety programs are important for any business. After all, what is more important than taking care of the people who work for your organization.
What Employees Really Want
According to Rick Conlow in his LinkedIn article “The Top 10 Things Employees Want From Their Job,” organizations benefit greatly by addressing the question “What do employees really want?”
Discrimination and Harassment Makes for an Unsafe Workplace
Your workplace should be a safe space for all your employees – an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Being Proactive Is Key for Workplace Safety
“I never saw a wreck and never have been wrecked, nor was I ever in any predicament that threatened to end in disaster.” -Captain Edward Smith in 1907
Risk Compensation and the Peltzman Effect
While watching television several months ago I came across an author promoting his book. As a safety person, I immediately took note as he was directly speaking about safety.
Are Your Employees Adding Value to Your Safety Culture?
In the workplace, the word “safety” can evoke two distinct opinions. Some see safety as the most important aspect of their business, a healthy investment which their company strives to promote throughout the workplace. Others see safety as code for ...
OSHA’s Updated Electronic Recordkeeping Rule: Are You Prepared?
OSHA has updated their recordkeeping requirements for employers across many different industries in an effort to ensure the completeness and overall accuracy of injury and illness information.
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