Lance Roux

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

How to Survive a RAVS Plus® Audit from ISNetworld®

RAVS® Plus is a safety compliance standard that stands for “Review and Verification Services”. This standard is used by ISNetworld® as a way to verify everything from insurance..

Touchdown Safety! The Importance of Team Safety Self-Awareness

When working in any industry, it is important to realize just how much everyone is part of a team rather than just individuals. Each person has a specific job that brings us..

The Importance of Implementing Near Miss Reporting

Near loss or, as it is commonly called in the safety industry, “near miss” reporting is the foundation of any injury-free workplace. Developing a safety culture begins with a..

The Roles of a Mindful Safety Mentor

People often struggle after starting a new job because their specific roles in the corporate structure may be vaguely explained. This is why many businesses establish a mentoring..

The Importance of Keeping Incident Records

Recording incidents as soon as they occur is a crucial part of a proper incident investigation. Having a written record is the primary source of information about the people..

The Many Uniforms of Effective Safety Leaders

In last week’s blog we discussed the four elements that make effective safety leaders; self awareness, self management, social management, and social skills. However, there is..

Preventing Electrical Hazards by Using Proper GFCI

Through our audits and inspections, we find unsafe conditions around the use of proper Ground-Fault Circuits Interrupters, GFCI, or lack thereof. Ground-faults happen when a break..

4 Reasons Why You Should Develop a Fall Protection Rescue Plan

Why Fall Protection Is So Important. If your employees are exposed to potential falls, does your company have a fall protection rescue plan? In 2014, fall protection was the..

The Four Fundamentals That Make Effective Safety Leaders

For supervisors to influence safe workers, safety must be something an effective safety leader values. Successful safety leaders must motivate their workers, build efficient..