Below are the 33 critical questions you need to ask each prospective CBT vendor: How long has your company been in business? How many employees do you have? Where are they located? Any near me? What industries do you specialize in? How many employees do you have that have actually worked in these […]
When I worked for OSHA and for large private companies, I had my own air sampling equipment. Now, as an independent consultant, I no longer own my own air testing instruments – I borrow them from a Connecticut company for free! I have found that borrowing air sampling pumps and calibrators (and paying for the sample analysis) is allot cheaper and easier […]
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥; with ♥♥♥♥♥ being the best. Old app of the week articles are archived here. iConstructSafe Description “iConstructSafe is a collection of 2-3 minute safety reminder videos for the construction professional’s use at […]
Dr. Dan Petersen, author, professor, consultant, and safety management guru once told me “Companies with world class safety records… all have Top Managers who visibly demonstrate that safety is a high priority.” In other words, the top person at a company drives that companies’ safety culture through their actions! Below are twenty-one activities that I’ve seen executives at companies with excellent […]
The deadliest fires have occurred in places where people assemble. In the event of fire, occupants often panic and need trained emergency managers to take charge and help get everyone out safely. NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, requires that all assembly occupancies be staffed with at least one trained crowd manager. If the occupant […]
These days, we hear the terms “world class safety performance” used allot. But what does this phrase really mean and how does one achieve it? Back in the 1990’s I worked directly with Dr Dan Petersen on a book project. As you probably already know, Dan was: an icon of the safety management movement, had […]
A fundamental management system is called Plan-Do-Check-Act (or PDCA). Most safety professionals use it every day, often without even knowing they are using it. If you have never studied this key management technique or are looking for a good refresher course in it, here’s a link to an article and a short free course that […]
My wife is a big fan of a website called Web MD.com. Their moniker is “Better information. Better Health“. At my wife’s urging, I visited WebMD, and just surfed around a little. To my surprise, I found the following 80 articles on ergonomics, wellness, occupational health, and first aid. Ergonomics Office Ergonomics – Topic Overview Office Ergonomics – Common Office Injuries […]
. Is your property constructed to withstand the following natural disasters: Earthquake Flood Freezing weather Hail High winds Hurricane Lightning Tornado Wildfire Click on any of the above risks to see free how-to articles that have tips on how to reduce the risk of damage to your property during a disaster. Each article contains – diagrams, recommended materials, construction […]
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) is an organization whose focus is developing and sponsoring research, training and standards on the cause and prevention of slips and falls. Their website is a must see for anyone with a serious interest in preventing slips and falls.