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August, 2006
Creating an Error-Free Workplace, Part 3 of 4
In the first two parts of this series, we looked at the corporate and individual factors that contribute to errors in the workplace. Now let’s look at some strategies for prevention.
An Error-Free Workplace Involves Everyone
To improve performance and create an error-free workplace, you need to create and communicate a common vision [...]
A Look at Toxic Sensors, Part 3 of 4
When choosing a gas detector, the single most important factor to consider is the sensor and its capabilities. Last week, we compared the pros and cons of combustible gas sensors. This week, we’ll look at toxic sensors.
The Two Kinds of Toxic Sensors
When choosing a toxic sensor, you have two options: a wet [...]
From Moral Stand to Workable Policy, Part 2 of 4
As we noted last week, workplace violence is a hazard subject to occupational health and safety regulation even though it’s not expressly mentioned in either OSHA or Canadian provincial OHS laws. The duty to guard against the risk of violence in the workplace is rooted in the so called general duty [...]
How to Build a Successful Relationship with Your CEO
Dear SafetyXChange Members:
“The art of managing up, that is, managing your boss, is the secret of successful executives and managers. Those who master the art are more effective and make their bosses look smart too.” These wise words come from psychologist Carl Robinson, principal of Advanced Leadership Consulting in Seattle. This article will give [...]
Exploring Causes and Strategies for Prevention, Part 2 of 4
Last week, we looked at how the business environment and corporate culture can cause error incidents to occur. Naturally, human error is also a result of individual actions. Let’s take a look at some of the other factors that can increase the incidents of errors in the workplace.
The Individual Factors that Cause [...]
Sensor Technologies, Part 2 of 4
Proper gas detection equipment can help identify hazardous atmospheres and protect your workers. When choosing a gas detector, the single most important factors to consider are the sensors and their capabilities. I’ve done a bit of research on this topic and this week I’ll share my findings on the types of [...]
From Moral Stand to Workable Policy, Part 1 of 4
Companies across North America are struggling with the problem of workplace violence. One of the most popular solutions involves adoption of a so-called “zero tolerance” policy. Zero tolerance has appeal because it’s a claim to the moral high ground and makes a company feel like it’s taking a real stand. But is it really a [...]
Using Body Language to Gain an Edge
Job seeking doesn’t end when you get the offer. The final step in the process is in many ways the most important. If and when you land that new position, you must negotiate the best deal you can. Learning how to negotiate isn’t easy. After all, this isn’t something they teach as [...]
Exploring Causes and Strategies for Prevention, Part 1 of 4
Human error can adversely affect many aspects of what we do each day, at home or at work. And the results can be costly, even tragic. Ships running aground, explosions, spills, incorrect shipments, patients receiving the wrong medication, damaged equipment hampering production and profits ─ these are only some of the [...]
How to Select a Proper Detector, Part 1
Gas detection technologies have improved dramatically in recent years. These days, portable gas detection for recording and monitoring exposure may include microprocessor-driven electronics, next generation signal processing, state-of-the-art battery choices and enhanced data manipulation and storage. Faced with all of these improvements, how should safety professionals select the product that’s best for their workplace? I’m [...]
