May, 2006
Getting Your Employees to Report Near Misses
In his recent series, safety director Dan Scoles explained how his organization has succeeded in getting employees to report near misses. We asked SafetyXChange members how you handle this challenge at your own organizations. The response was overwhelming. We received literally dozens of notes, more than we could possibly use. Please don’t be discouraged if [...]
Empowerment Enables Plant Workers to Contribute to their Own Safety
A Joint Health & Safety Committee made up of representatives of labour and management can be integral in ensuring a safe workplace. In Canada, such committees are mandatory; in the U.S., the committee isn’t mandatory but plays a prominent role nevertheless, especially at larger companies. But having a committee is a [...]




