December, 2005
10 GREAT NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
Dear SafetyXChange Members:
If you’re shopping for a new year’s resolution, here are the ones that I would recommend:
1. Resolve to stay optimistic. See the opportunity in every difficulty and anticipate the most favorable outcome to every situation.
2. Resolve to identify the most powerful benefit you offer to the people around you and [...]
2005 Training and Leadership Articles Index
Every Thursday, SafetyXChange’s Training and Leadership newsletter features an article on how to train, motivate, inspire and build support for your safety program. Here are 12 articles from 2005 that we think you will find particularly useful:
1. The Secret to Effective Safety Committees – The Four R’s, April 28, 2005, by Gary A. [...]
2005 Year in Compliance
HIGHLIGHTS: U.S.
Goodbye John, Hello Jonathan: In December of 2004, after four years of loyal service, John Henshaw returned to private life. He was replaced as head of OSHA by acting Secretary Jonathan Snare. OSHA’s loss was SafetyXChange’s gain. Secretary Henshaw joined our Board of Advisors and authored the first piece ever to appear [...]
2005 Best Practices Articles Index
As those of you who have been with us from the beginning know, SafetyXChange first launched in April. Every Tuesday, the Best Practices Weekly newsletter has featured an article on a relevant health and safety topic. Here are 12 of the most useful articles, a brief summary of the point they make and a link [...]
Getting Pay-for-Performance to Work
Dear SafetyXChange Members:
Before I begin, I want to thank those of you who have sent me comments and questions. I really wish I could reply to each of you directly and immediately. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of notes makes that impossible. I’ve spoken to Glenn and we both agree on the following advice:
Post your [...]
Commitment: The Secret to Success
Do you have a safety program?
Do you need one?
Can you really count on a safety program to reduce accidents?
If you’re trying to improve your organization’s safety culture, you’re probably looking for answers to these and other questions. But what works in one environment might not work in another. So where do you [...]
Forecasting the Future and Defining the Present
As 2005 draws to a close, it’s appropriate to ask: What does the future hold for health and safety management in the U.S. and Canada? If you can answer that question I’d like to borrow your crystal ball! But while nobody can predict the future, I do feel reasonably confident in the capacity of safety [...]
How to Prevent Contractor Accidents, Part 1
Using contractors is a cost-effective way to secure vital services. But it can create huge safety problems – especially when contractor personnel work at your facility. Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for your own people is tough enough. It’s a real challenge when your workplace is swarming with unfamiliar workers. This can be a [...]
Holiday Tidbits from Lauryn
Dear SafetyXChange Members:
I hope you’re all having a great holiday season. Enjoy the parties and the shopping but remember that this is also a great time of year for networking and advancing your career. Here are a couple of items to help you out.
Holiday Reading
Time Inc. is playing Santa Claus this year. [...]
How to Prevent False Workers Comp Claims
In the past two weeks, we have published articles by Richard Hawk and Doug Carr addressing the issue of workers’ compensation fraud. We asked you for your views on the question. Here are your responses.
The Perspective of a Former Claims Investigator
I spent many years in the Workers’ Comp arena, having worked at a [...]
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