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

The hazard of respirable crystalline silica exposure has been known for decades. In 1938, a Department of Labor video featured hazard awareness and preventative measures, but..

Hurricane Planning Shall Not Bend in the Wind

Employees everywhere, especially in areas along the Atlantic coast, Gulf of Mexico, and Southwestern United States, are less than three weeks away from the start of the 2018..

On the Practice of Safety in Louisiana; Open Letter, Glenn Young, CSP

Louisiana House bill HB748 would have prevented the use of the title "Certified" for anyone in Louisiana without a license from the State. That clause has been removed, and the..

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

Harold McAlindon said, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” As new leaders in safety begin working with organizations and..

The Two Fundamental Problems with "Safety"-Part II

In the previous article, we took a hard look at safety’s first problem – how it is studied. As safety leaders, we are challenged with looking at issues or incidents, in..

The Two Fundamental Problems with Safety – Part I

While occupational health and safety has come a long way in the last 50 years, it hasn’t been all sunshine and daisies. There are a number of aspects which still cause safety..

Safety Scorecard Signs - Is It a Sign of The Times or Time for a Sign?

It seems standard at almost every industrial plant you enter or drive by that there’s a sign that says " --- days since last accident" (last reported injury, last lost time..

The 6 Essential Traits We Look for When Hiring Safety Professionals

As an organization that receives resumes nearly every single day from safety “professionals” seeking new opportunities, one might think that the selection process must be..

Scapegoating On The Stupid Worker

All too often the scapegoat when an incident or unsafe act occurs is the employee. Every day I see pictures posted of workers doing unsafe acts and I ask myself, is anyone..