Our friend Jack Benton writes one of our favorite safety blogs. Just today he published an article entitled “Hot Off The Press: The 2013 DART Rate OSHA Letters Are Going Out. – Is Your Company On The List? Each year when this list was published I would check to see if my company were on the list. […]
When your computer is broken, the computer repair person will push a button and put it in “The Safe Mode” before initiating repairs. I’m not sure exactly what the “Safe Mode” does, but I assume it somehow protects the computer from further harm from the virus or spy-ware. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could put employees in “The […]
EMC is an insurance company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. They have a web-page that is dedicated to “Safety News“. They say “There’s one place to find the most recent loss control news—right here!” I regularly check this web-page myself because it’s kept updated and very current.
There’s a website that is primarily devoted to office safety. It is called eofficesafetytips.com. They archive dozens of safety articles on not only office safety, but also other workplace safety subjects. These articles would be appropriate for either monthly department safety meetings, or tool box talks. Below are some of our favorite articles from eofficesafetytips.com: […]
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on our Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥, with ♥♥♥♥♥ being the best. Old app of the week articles are archived here. LiftRight “LiftRight℠ from EMC Insurance Companies makes it easier than ever to […]
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on our Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥, with ♥♥♥♥♥ being the best. Old app of the week articles are archived here. Users Guide For Lifting – Free – Description “For more than a […]
A contractor is anyone who comes onto your premises to perform work; and is not an employee, visitor, or volunteer. Typical contractors include: plumbers, electricians, roofers, HVAC, landscapers, cafeteria workers, temp employees, lawn mowers, snow removal services, and custodial services. If a contractors’ employee working on your premises is hurt on-the-job, you could end up paying for […]
I greatly admire Thea Dunmire’s blog. The theme of her blog is to use “management systems for improving the environmental and occupational safety and health performance of organizations.” Here’s a thought provoking article she recently posted entitled “Worker Health & Safety Principles“. It reviews seven quality/risk management theories and applies them to safety.
The National Safety Council publishes a monthly magazine called “Safety + Health”. It contains information on: new safety standards, the latest safety and health products, international safety initiatives, safety tips, workplace solutions, safety news, forms, checklists, job board, and a training calendar. The current digital version of this magazine can be viewed here.
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on our Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥, with ♥♥♥♥♥ being the best. Old app of the week articles are archived here. Professional Safety Journal HD Description “Professional Safety, ASSE’s flagship publication, informs the […]