Lance Roux

Safety Leadership: 5 Best Practices to Empower Your Employees

One of the biggest challenges in safety management is motivating employees at all levels to care about and follow safety programs. A recent study conducted by Mario..

Resources to Prepare for a Career as a Safety Professional

Through my involvement with the American Association of Safety Engineers ("ASSE") in Baton Rouge, I am often asked for advice on how to prepare for a career in safety. If you are..

The Most Common OSHA Recordkeeping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When an OSHA compliance officer arrives at your site for an inspection, one of the first items he or she will want to review is your injury log. OSHA recordkeeping is an important..

Conduct Your Own Safety Audit Internally or Hire Outside Consultants?

As we mentioned in last week's post, 5 Reasons You Should Conduct Regular Safety Audits, most safety consultants recommend you audit of your company's safety management systems at..

5 Reasons You Should Conduct Regular Safety Audits

Do We Need Regular Safety Audits? A Safety Management System Audit is a comprehensive review of your safety programs, systems, and documentation evaluate the quality and..

5 Things You Should Do Before Your Next OSHA Inspection

Are You Ready For Your Next OSHA Inspection? It can be stressful when OSHA shows up on your site for an inspection. OSHA inspectors are authorized by law to conduct safety..

Fall Protection Training Tips for Workplace Safety

According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in construction. Fortunately, they are easily prevented by keeping your employees aware of common fall hazards and..

Louisiana's Industrial Building Boom Means More Safety Jobs

According a recent story in the Baton Rouge Advocate, Louisiana is enjoying its biggest industrial boom since the 1980s oil bust. The building boom is concentrated along the river..

How to Write a Safety Manual for ISNetworld® Compliance

Thinking of tackling the writing of safety manuals and programs for your ISNetworld® compliance yourself? Most companies we deal with prefer to outsource the creation and..