Lance Roux

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

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

Which safety management system is best for us? This is a question that we field on a pretty regular basis from organizations that are considering establishing a safety management..

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

In light of the season, we bring you a story to keep in mind about your safety culture’s effect on the future of your company, starring you! We realize that it is easy to become..

The Ten Commandments of Drone Safety

Christmas is right around the corner, and while it seems the days of the Red Ryder BB gun have long passed us, there are quite a number of you that have (or Santa is going to..

The 4 Personal Responsibilities for Safety Resilience

Recently, I penned an article called “The Most Worthless Program in Your Safety Manual.” One of the comments made a reference to personal responsibility, and its role in..

In Safety, You Can’t Have It Both Ways

When it comes to safety, you can’t have it both ways. Either: The organization delegates the responsibility and accountability for safety to the people with the most control over..

Reduce complication, not complexity

The world that we live in is immersed in complexity. This has been the topic of numerous books, blog posts, and discussion that reach far beyond any relevant reference point of..

Mind The Empathy Gap, a Necessary Competence - SafetyPro

Even from when I was a little boy, I can remember vividly the attempts that my mother made to try to get me to be more empathetic towards others. “Walk a mile in their shoes…” was..

Square Pegs, Round Holes, & ISNetworld™ Compliance

Many of our firm’s clients are familiar with ISNetworld™, and the unique set of challenges that accompany “voluntary” compliance with legal and other requirements. For those that..

The Three “Soft” Skills of Resilient Safety Leaders

Safety leaders know and understand the importance of resilience with respect to organizational integrity. It can be the difference on a spectrum between adequacy, a functioning..