Lance Roux

The Five Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program

If you are in the construction industry, you are probably aware of the challenges of creating a hearing conservation program. Construction sites typically have numerous pieces of..

The Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Standard

The Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Standard, which was revised in 2012, provides guidance to safety professionals tasked with implementing safety management..

Energy Industry Opposes New Process Safety Management Standards

OSHA's process safety management standards ("PSM"), a set of regulations designed to prevent major explosions, fires and toxic releases, currently exempts oil and gas drilling,..

OSHA Increases Focus on Temporary Worker Safety

The number of temporary workers entering the labor force is rapidly increasing. This increase along with recent reports of temporary workers suffering major or fatal injuries..

OSHA Updates Electric-Power Generation and Distribution Standards

Working with and around electricity poses many occupational dangers. Almost all workers are exposed to electrical energy during the performance of their daily duties...

How to Develop a Fall Protection Plan

Falls are one of the most common causes of injuries for construction workers. Conventional fall protection methods include guardrail systems, safety-net systems or personal..

How to Turn Your Supervisors into Safety Coaches

Improve Company Safety with Safety Coaches One way you can improve your company's safety performance is to train your supervisors to become safety coaches. When your supervisors..

How to Conduct a Safety Training Needs Assessment

A safety training needs assessment can help you determine whether your company's current safety training program is effective and identify areas for improvement. In addition,..

How to Evaluate Your Safety Training Program

Is your company's safety training adequate and up to date? An effective safety training program requires continuous evaluation and attention. Here's how to evaluate your safety..