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June, 2006
What Makes Safety Professionals Happy Part 2 of 3
Dear SafetyXChange Members,
Last week, we discussed professional motivation. When it comes to drive, no two individuals are exactly the same. Finding what motivates you – your professional anchor – is essential to a successful career; finding what motivates those you oversee is essential to successful management. Let’s now talk about a method you can use [...]
6 Ways to Add Life to Your Meetings
Two managers were talking: “Let’s cut the staff meeting today,” says the first.
“We can’t,” responds the second.
“Why not?”
“I need the sleep.”
Can You Spell B-O-R-I-N-G?
Like most people, I hate meetings. But I know I shouldn’t. After all, what’s the harm in a bunch of colleagues getting together in a room to discuss matters that directly affect [...]
What You Need to Know
First and foremost let me say this: There is no pandemic influenza at this time. The purpose of this story is to provide some background on pandemic influenza. I hope I can cut through some of the confusion and misinformation and explain to you what is-and is not-happening.
Pandemic & Avian [...]
Lead-Based Paint: Problem and Solution, Part 1 of 2
Here’s a pop quiz for the safety-minded: Why was1978 a hallmark year in safety?
Answer: That was the year the United States banned lead in paint.
It’s just too bad that so many people live in homes that were built before 1978. If you live in one of these older homes, you need to understand the risks [...]
The Law of Cell Phones, Part 4 of 4
In case you missed the first three parts of this series, let me sum up what you missed: When an employee uses a cell phone while driving a company vehicle and causes a traffic accident, the victim can sue not just the employee but the company for negligence. This final installment offers a solution to [...]
What Makes Safety Professionals Tick Part 1 of 3
Dear SafetyXChange Members,
The past two Fridays of SafetyXChange have featured a fascinating discussion about motivation. I can’?t help but admire safety professionals for their obvious passion and heartfelt commitment to saving lives and preventing injuries. I just hope the people you work so hard to protect understand and appreciate what you do for them.
But I’m [...]
Stay Safe When Traveling to Conferences
June is peak time for safety conferences. Like most safety professionals, you probably attend at least one out-of-town conference a year. Conferences are a valuable part of your training, providing up-to-date advice, networking opportunities and a chance to inspect the latest safety gadgets. You might even be tabbed to speak at an upcoming conference.
But how [...]
The New Canadian Standard for OHS Management
O, Canada! Now you have your own national standard for safety and health management systems. The first ever Canadian consensus-based standard was issued by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in March 2006. Entitled CSA Z1000-06 Occupational Health and Safety Management, the standard provides a model for developing and implementing an occupational health and safety management [...]
The Law of Cell Phones, Part 3 of 4
Welcome back to our discussion on cell phones, driving and the risk of employer liability. In the previous installment, we talked about how you can be sued for negligence if you let your workers use cell phones when they drive company vehicles. Let’s now focus on some of the actual cases where this has happened.
Where [...]
Experiences that Made You Decide to Dedicate Yourselves to Safety
By the SafetyXChange Members
In last week’ s article, [http://www.safetyxchange.org/article.php?id=293&cha_id=5] veteran safety professional Art Fettig made a bold statement. Most of the people in the safety profession, Art said, got into the field as a result of a single life-altering experience. Art then described his own defining moment. We asked you, the members of SafetyXChange, to [...]
