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February, 2006
The Case of the Industry Standard Alibi
FEBRUARY 13, 2006:
You don’t want to tick off an OSHA inspector. Trust me on this one.
We don’t expect you employers out there to be our friend. But we expect cooperation and respect. I’m not talking just about how you deal with us when we show up at your site. I’m also [...]
The 3 Golden Rules
Dear SafetyXChange Members,
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I’d like to talk about the subject that is nearest and dearest to my heart. At least to my professional heart. That subject is networking. Here are what I call the three golden rules of networking.
Rule 1: Script an Introduction
Like the shampoo commercial says, you [...]
Blended Learning: Developing the Right Mix for Your Company
It’s been an instructor’s conundrum since the beginning of time – finding an instructional technique that maximizes comprehension and enhances the learning experience. Why is it so difficult?
In part, it’s because people process and learn new information in different ways. This challenges the trainer to develop the right mix to [...]
A Primer, Part 1 of 2
Safety management systems and associated standards have emerged as a popular approach to improving safety performance. This article will look briefly at two of the leading systems: OHSAS 18001 and ILO-OSH 2001.
The Genesis of Management Systems
Legislation and regulation set out workplace health and safety standards that all companies must meet. They [...]
Explaining the Discipline and Its Application, Part 1 of 2
What exactly is occupational biomechanics? Who uses it and how can it reduce injuries in the workplace? This and the subsequent article will attempt to answer these questions.
A Working Definition
Biomechanics has been around for many years. The term has been used to describe many different disciplines. For purposes of this article, I will [...]
Is Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. Qualified to Head OSHA
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.: The man who would be OSHA secretary.
On September 15, 2005, President Bush nominated Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. to succeed John Henshaw as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Foulke is a Republican lawyer and former head of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC). Reaction to Foulke’s [...]
China and the Worldwide Battle for Talent
Dear SafetyXChange Members,
Like many in North America, you might be contemplating career opportunities in China. If so, there’s a report offering advice about the China market that you need to see. It’s filled with insight on how to get into the minds of potential partners and competitors in China. It also contains a few [...]
8 Tips for Writing Better Email Notes
Effective communication is an essential skill for safety professionals. Whether you’re communicating through an internal memo, safety training or in person, it’s important to ensure that your message is understood. This is just as important when you’re sending a message electronically. Email has become commonplace. But that doesn’t mean that everyone uses it effectively. This [...]
The 4 Signs of a Top-Notch Safety Program
Measuring the success of a safety program by referring to numbers of injuries and illnesses is tantamount to confusing cause and effect. Get the program right, and the numbers will probably follow. Of course, there’s also the luck factor – good and bad – that needs to be accounted for. What safety professionals need is [...]
