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Lance Roux

Lance Roux
Lance is the founder of SafetyPro Resources, LLC. He is a Certified Safety Professional.
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Recent Posts

7 Steps To Implement a Corrective Action Plan For Construction Safety

Feb 22, 2024

What is PEC Veriforce? And How it Impacts You.

Jan 10, 2024

How to Get Help with Veriforce PEC Safety Training

Jan 3, 2024

Keys to Running a Successful Veriforce Safety Meeting

Dec 11, 2023

Practical Tips To Navigate Veriforce Training

Nov 27, 2023

5 Steps to veriforce certification

Oct 31, 2023

The Impact of ComplyWorks Compliance on Your Company's Reputation

Oct 10, 2023

VeroDMS Compliance Made Easy: Best Practice for Industrial Contractors

Oct 10, 2023

The Top 5 Avetta Compliance Mistakes to Avoid

Apr 21, 2023

How to Get More Business with Safety Consultant Services

Mar 28, 2023

Avetta Compliance: Everything You Need to Know

Mar 27, 2023

6 Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Safety Consultant

Mar 24, 2023

OSHA Top Violations 2023 (+ How ISNetworld® Keeps You Compliant)

Mar 6, 2023

Contractor Management Software Subscription: How SafetyPro Can Help

Mar 2, 2023

5 Procurement Databases You Should Know About

Feb 23, 2023

What is OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Compliance?

Feb 20, 2023

How Do I Maintain My ISNetworld® Compliance?

Feb 9, 2023

Turnaround Safety: How a Safety Consultant Can Help

Feb 7, 2023

ISNetworld® Compliance: Tips for the Insurance Review Process

Feb 6, 2023

4 Ways to Get ISNetworld® Compliant Fast

Feb 2, 2023

Why You Need an ISNetWorld® Consultant

Jan 3, 2023

OSHA Citations and ISNetworld® Compliance

Dec 22, 2022

How to Avoid 5 Mistakes During Your Shutdown or Turnaround

Dec 20, 2022

Understanding Safety Data Sheets

Dec 1, 2022

Understanding OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard

Nov 29, 2022

Bump Cap vs. Hard Hat: Which is Better?

Nov 18, 2022

Safety Auditing: What It’s Like Working with SafetyPro

Nov 15, 2022

Safety Consultant vs. Safety Specialist: What’s the Difference?

Oct 31, 2022

Safety Training: What it's Like Working with Safety Pro

Oct 28, 2022

Top 10 Serious OSHA Violations (and Their Costs)

Oct 27, 2022

The Impact of OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Oct 24, 2022

Heat Illness Prevention: What Are Indoor Heat Hazards | Safety Pro

Oct 4, 2022

What Safety Training Do Temporary Workers Need? | Safety Pro Resources

Sep 30, 2022

10 Heavy Equipment Operator Safety Tips | Safety Pro Resources

Sep 30, 2022

Construction Technology That Makes Job-Sites Safer | Safety Pro

Sep 22, 2022

Is Construction Safety Training Worth the Cost? | Safety Pro

Sep 19, 2022

What Are the Main Causes of a Construction Accidents? SafetyPro

Aug 31, 2022

When Does OSHA Require a Safety Harness?

Aug 29, 2022

OSHA Regulations for Heat-Related Illness | Safety Pro Resources

Aug 12, 2022

How to Incorporate Heat Acclimatization Safety on the Job Site

Jul 30, 2022

Residential vs. Commercial Construction Safety Standards

Jul 24, 2022

How to Create a Fall Rescue Plan

Jul 21, 2022

How Roof Safety Equipment Can Prevent Accidents in Construction

Jul 18, 2022

Common Construction Accidents and How to Prevent Them

Jul 6, 2022

Trenching and Excavation Safety Tips Every Contractor Should Know

Jun 27, 2022

5 Most Common Electrical Safety Hazards in Construction

Jun 16, 2022

How to Recognize Heat Illness Symptoms in Co-workers

Jun 10, 2022

How to Protect Workers from Heat Stress

Jun 3, 2022

How to Participate in a Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

May 25, 2022

Should Contractors Work in Green Construction?

May 16, 2022

Are Independent Contractors Protected by OSHA?

May 13, 2022

Safety Audits: 6 Most Common Violations

May 2, 2022

How to Build a Construction Incident Report

Apr 22, 2022

How a Safety Consultant Can Improve Your Risk Management

Apr 18, 2022

What OSHA Training Do Contractors Need?

Apr 8, 2022

Environmental Compliance in Construction

Apr 5, 2022

Measuring the ROI of Construction Safety

Mar 30, 2022

Tips for Ladder Safety in Construction

Mar 22, 2022

Top 10 OSHA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Mar 12, 2022

Why Hire a Safety Consultant? When Safety Is So Critical

Mar 4, 2022

What are the Steps of a Corrective Action Plan?

Feb 27, 2022

How to Implement a Safety Management System in Construction

Feb 22, 2022

What is a Corrective Action Plan and Why is it Important?

Feb 18, 2022

Steps to Take After a Construction Accident

Feb 10, 2022

How to Prepare for a Surprise OSHA Inspection

Feb 4, 2022

How to Manage Conflict Between Safety Consultants and Contractors

Jan 21, 2022

Average Cost of Workplace Injuries

Jan 17, 2022

Environmental Compliance: Tier 2 Reporting 101

Dec 14, 2021

Work-Related Injuries: Heavy Lifting 101

Dec 13, 2021

Construction Safety Requirements for Commercial Contractors

Dec 2, 2021

Safety Training for General Contractors

Dec 1, 2021

How Hard Hat Classes Reduce Work-Related Injuries

Oct 21, 2021

Online vs. On-Site Safety Training for Contractors

Oct 7, 2021

When Should a General Contractor Hire a Safety Consultant?

Sep 23, 2021

6 Ways a Safety Program Saves You Money

Sep 9, 2021

How OSHA Regulations Can Protect Contractors from Work-Related Injury

Aug 19, 2021

Construction Equipment that Requires Certifications

Aug 10, 2021

Are Workplace Violence and Harassment Safety Risks?

Jul 22, 2021

Construction Safety Tips for Small Contractors

Jul 21, 2021

Top 7 Causes of Work-Related Injuries on Construction Sites

Jul 12, 2021

Electrical Safety: Test Before You Touch

Jul 8, 2021

Preventing Vehicle Back Over and Struck-By Accidents

Jun 17, 2021

7 Key Factors for Forklift Safety

Jun 10, 2021

Hurricane Safety Planning for 2021

Jun 7, 2021

Importance of Workplace Hydrogen Sulfide Safety

May 20, 2021

Safe Material Handling: Heavy Lifting 101

May 6, 2021

7 Strategies to Improve Workplace Driving Safety

Apr 22, 2021

2021 Workers’ Memorial Day: Pledge to Do More for Worker Safety

Apr 8, 2021

Reduce Workplace Injuries by Improving Ladder Safety

Mar 18, 2021

Importance of Managing Workplace Fatigue

Mar 4, 2021

Construction Hard Hat Safety Tips

Feb 18, 2021

Reducing the Risk of Struck-by Construction Injuries and Fatalities

Feb 11, 2021

OSHA Requirements for Recording Work-Related COVID Cases

Jan 21, 2021

Social Distancing in the Workplace

Jan 7, 2021

Mobile Equipment - Crane Safety - SafetyPro

Dec 21, 2020

Forklift Safety, Safety advice from SafetyPro Resources

Dec 7, 2020

Roadway Work Zone Safety - Prioritize Roadway Work Zone Safety

Nov 20, 2020

Driving Safety At Work - Top Tips from SafetyPro Resources

Nov 6, 2020

Do You Have an Effective Fire Prevention Program in Place?

Oct 26, 2020

Are Your Fire extinguishers Meeting Safety Standards?

Oct 12, 2020

Fall Prevention in the Work Environment

Sep 28, 2020

Harness Safety Facts and Tips from SafetyPro Resources

Sep 14, 2020

Preventing Worker Heat Stress Illnesses and Injuries

Aug 21, 2020

Is Your Business Participating In Safe + Sound Week In 2020?

Aug 7, 2020

Controlling Hazardous Energy with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Jul 27, 2020

Improving Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Jul 13, 2020

Increasing Safety for Walking and Working Surfaces

Jun 15, 2020

Increasing Trench & Excavation Safety

Jun 2, 2020

Creating a Culture Free from Workplace Harassment

May 25, 2020

Revised OSHA Enforcement Policies - Coronavirus: Affects on Business

May 21, 2020

Construction Worker Suicide Prevention Guidelines

May 12, 2020

Returning to Work: Is Your Organization Prepared?

May 1, 2020

Worker's Memorial Day 2020: A Day to Reflect

Apr 28, 2020

OSHA Enforcement Discretion: What This Means for the Workplace

Apr 20, 2020

Importance of Hearing Protection in the Workplace

Apr 17, 2020

Employee COVID-19 Training: Where Do You Stand?

Apr 10, 2020

Proper Handwashing: Simple Steps That Make Huge Difference!

Mar 23, 2020

Proper Use of Ladders - Safety Training & Help

Mar 16, 2020

Coronavirus and the Workplace: What You Need To Know!

Mar 12, 2020

Ladder Inspections - Prevent Falls & Major Injuries - SafetyPro

Mar 2, 2020

3 Tips For Maintaining Extension Cords At Your Work Site

Feb 17, 2020

9 Steps for Effective Accident Investigations

Feb 7, 2020

Silica in Construction: What You Need To Know To Stay In Compliance

Feb 3, 2020

Is Your Workplace Green? Addressing Environmental Sustainability

Nov 19, 2019

Navigate Contractor Management Procurement Sites Like A Pro

Oct 3, 2019

The Ultimate Backup: The Strength of Building a Professional Network

Aug 29, 2019

Take the High Road! [Driver Safety with Rain and Flood]

May 20, 2019

Let the "Accident Free" Times Roll!

Mar 5, 2019

Winter is Coming: Will It Affect Your Recordables?

Jan 21, 2019

Committing Safety for All [Permanent & Temporary]

Jan 16, 2019

YTD Numbers [OSHA Recordkeeping & Reporting]

Jan 9, 2019

7 Kick-Ass Ways to Retail Like a Champ! [Holiday Safety]

Dec 12, 2018

How We Crane Today [OSHA Issues Final Rule]

Dec 10, 2018

Loud & Clear: Ensuring Safety for Deaf Workers

Nov 21, 2018

OSHA Updates Greater Baton Rouge ASSP

Nov 20, 2018

Look After a Fallen Comrade [Fall Incident Response]

Nov 19, 2018

En Garde with Fall Protection - SafetyPro Resources

Nov 16, 2018

How to Set Effective Safety Goals for Your Company

Oct 25, 2018

A Healthy You Keeps Away the Flu

Oct 17, 2018

Safety and Storms: Tracking Hurricane Michael

Oct 10, 2018

The Safety Standards: A Real Page Turner

Sep 21, 2018

Set Your Sights on Your Safety [Site Inspections]

Sep 19, 2018

L.E.A.R.N. Work. Repeat. [Safety Training Strategy]

Sep 17, 2018

PPE: Protecting Your Head to Your Toes

Sep 14, 2018

The ISN Intelligencer: Implementation & More

Sep 13, 2018

Awake & Asleep: Managing Worker Fatigue

Aug 21, 2018

Back To School Violence Prevention

Aug 15, 2018

The Backbone of an Ergonomics Perspective

Aug 9, 2018

Emergency Action Planning - Are You Prepared?

Aug 1, 2018

Safety On The Water - Minimum Compliance SafetyPro

Jul 26, 2018

Construct Something Better - Reduce Construction Hazards

Jul 12, 2018

Wheel Of Safety - Collisions, Tired Drivers - SafetyPro

Jul 10, 2018

Compassionate And Clear - Substance Abuse Among Employees - SafetyPro

Jun 26, 2018

Youth Workers Zone - Tips from SafetyPro Resources

Jun 19, 2018

Don't Cave Inside a Confined Space

Jun 13, 2018

OSHA'S Silica Compliance Deadline Is Coming On June 23. Are you Ready?

Jun 8, 2018

Hurricane Planning Shall Not Bend in the Wind

May 22, 2018

New Leaders in Safety - Creating a Powerful Safety Culture - SafetyPro

Apr 5, 2018

The Two Fundamental Problems with "Safety"-Part II

Feb 8, 2018

The Two Fundamental Problems with Safety – Part I

Oct 20, 2017

The 6 Essential Traits We Look for When Hiring Safety Professionals

Jul 29, 2017

Scapegoating On The Stupid Worker

Jul 27, 2017

Why Hiring a Safety Consultant to Fix Your Safety Culture Probably Won’t Work

Jul 18, 2017

Is It Time to Dump Your Behavior Based Safety Program?

Jun 27, 2017

Safety Culture: Are You Sure You have One?

Jun 20, 2017

What Safety Leaders Need to Know about “Nested Interruptions”

Mar 21, 2017

Fall Prevention for the Real world

Mar 7, 2017

Don’t Read the Comments - Using the right language - SafetyPro

Feb 13, 2017

What are Your Safety Resolutions for 2017?

Jan 11, 2017

The 4 “Danger Zones” of OSHA’s Revised Guidelines for Safety Programs

Oct 24, 2016

OSHA Contemplating Change to Shipyard Hazards Standard

Sep 12, 2016

Safety Tips for Post-Flood Demolition

Aug 19, 2016

Video: 5 Tips for Reducing Injuries Among New Employees

Aug 1, 2016

Video: 5 Things You Should Do Before Your Next OSHA Inspection.

Jul 25, 2016

New Podcast: Organizational Safety and Capability Maturity

Jun 30, 2016

How Safety Leaders Focus on the Second Story

Jun 2, 2016

What Safety Leaders Need to Know about New OSHA Recordkeeping Rules

May 11, 2016

Sign Up for Our Fall Prevention Webinar - SafetyPro Resources

May 6, 2016

Safety Leadership: Your Management Is Committed, But Is Your Board?

May 5, 2016

Zeigarnik, Human Factors, and Coming Undone

Apr 29, 2016

4 Ways to Supercharge Internal Safety Audits

Apr 21, 2016

Three Behaviors You'll Never See from Safety Leaders

Apr 14, 2016

The 3 Human Factors Symptoms of Teams Under Stress

Apr 4, 2016

Safety, Campbell’s Law, & the Rat Effect

Mar 8, 2016

Aligning Goals & Objective to Your SMS Policy Statement

Feb 23, 2016

10 Ways to Supercharge Your SMS - SafetyPro Resources

Feb 18, 2016

How to Write a Safety Policy Statement for Your SMS

Feb 11, 2016

Compliance: The Worst Sort of Cooperation

Feb 5, 2016

Zero is the Enemy of “Safe” - Manage Risk & Safety - SafetyPro

Jan 26, 2016

Leveraging 200 Years of Other People’s Mistakes

Jan 21, 2016

ANSI/AIHA Z10 vs. OHSAS 18001 vs. VPP: Does it really matter?

Jan 7, 2016

A Safety “Pro” Carol: A Story of Safety Culture

Dec 22, 2015

The Ten Commandments of Drone Safety

Dec 17, 2015

The 4 Personal Responsibilities for Safety Resilience

Dec 3, 2015

In Safety, You Can’t Have It Both Ways

Nov 25, 2015

Reduce complication, not complexity

Nov 12, 2015

Mind The Empathy Gap, a Necessary Competence - SafetyPro

Nov 3, 2015

Square Pegs, Round Holes, & ISNetworld™ Compliance

Oct 22, 2015

The Three “Soft” Skills of Resilient Safety Leaders

Oct 14, 2015

It’s Not Your Incident Rate, It’s Your Risk

Oct 5, 2015

Is My Workplace Compliant?  Talk with a Safety Expert

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