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July, 2006
The Substitute with a Chip on His Shoulder
I would like to tell you about an inspection experience I had about five years ago.
The Asbestos Abatement Project
I was performing an asbestos abatement project for my employer, a medium-size (380 employees) manufacturing facility in Ontario. The aim was substantial removal of material (friable) in the boiler rooms. The old boiler [...]
All Managers Want It, But Some Want It More than Others
Dear SafetyXChange Members:
Achieving a balance between work and life is no longer just a dream of the weary blue collar worker. It’s something strived for by individuals at all levels of the workplace, including the upper levels of management. That’s the finding of ExecuNet’s 2006 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report [...]
Bringing the “Near Miss” Message Home to Your Employees
Getting employees to report Near Misses is a challenge. Employees often question the value of reporting what they’ve seen. Indeed, many fear that coming forward with a report will cause trouble and lead to punishment. However, I’ve found an effective technique to overcome reluctance: Analogize Near Misses at work to incidents at home. Since many [...]
A Management Imperative, Part 1 of 3
“The proof of the pudding is in the eating. By a small sample we may judge of the whole piece.”
- Miguel de Cervantes
I think it’s safe to assume that the great 16th century writer, Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, wasn’t thinking about workplace safety audits when he penned these words. But his thoughts do [...]
Basic Contact Lens Safety Information You Need to Know, Part 1 of 4
More than 32 million adult Americans wear contact lenses. Many of them are employees who wear their lenses at work in industrial settings. As an optician who specializes in contact lenses, I want to share my insights with the safety community on the dangers this poses. This series will discuss what the employee, employer and [...]
The Case of the $25,000 Snapshot
JUNE 30, 2006:
I used to hate George Eastmann.
Who’s George Eastmann? He’s the guy who invented the camera. Thanks to his invention, Ol’ Nick almost didn’t make it as an OSHA inspector. Let me tell you what happened.
Back in the Day
Remember 1979? Jimmy Carter. Hostages in Iran. Long gas lines. “National malaise.”
1979 was the year I [...]
Don’t Let Your Dream Job Turn Into a Nightmare, Part 2 of 2
The dream job has a way of evolving into a nightmare. Last week, we talked about how this happens. This week, let’s talk about what you can do to ensure that it doesn’t.
The Disconnect Between Expectation & Reality: Part 2
Last week, I told you about Joe Safety, the safety professional whose promotion to management safety [...]
How to Create a Training Program for Industrial Employees
About 10 years ago, our company began using golf carts, Gators, Mules and other types of ATV’s as workplace vehicles. These vehicles are cheaper than automobiles to purchase and maintain. But they also raise safety concerns. So we require our employees to complete a customized training course before letting them operate such a vehicle. If [...]
