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November, 2007
How to React When You Get the News
Dear SafetyXChange Members:
Getting fired isn’t just an unpleasant experience. More often than not, it’s a shocking one. Most “firees” don’t see the ax coming until it actually sinks into their backs. But you can’t let the words “you’re fired” cause you to lose your poise, especially if you’re in a position to negotiate the terms [...]
6 Ways to Keep Them Safe, Part 1 of 2
People who work other than the standard daytime shifts face a host of challenges, including physical and mental fatigue, digestive problems, stress and a feeling of isolation from family, friends and the community. There is also a growing body of evidence to suggest that shiftworkers are at greater risk for accidents. So shiftwork requires some [...]
The Elephant in Our Living Room, Part 1 of 4
How many of your employees get hurt off the job? If you’re like most safety professionals, you don’t know the answer to that question. Nor do you know how your employees got hurt. What you do know is that off the job injuries cost a lot of money. But you probably don’t know just how [...]
Progressive Discipline and Safety Infractions, Part 3 of 4
When you discipline a worker, you should anticipate that your actions will be challenged in court or arbitration–particularly if the worker belongs to a union. To survive such a challenge and make discipline stick, you must be prepared to defend your decisions. To do that, you’ll need documentation that shows what you did and why. [...]
Online Profiles and Keywords, Part 4 of 4
Dear SafetyXChange Members:
Today’s job seekers don’t just write resumes; they also post online profiles in cyberspace. Of course, the ultimate success of these profiles hinges on whether recruiters and employers actually see them. Getting the right person to find your profile online, in turn, hinges on including the right keywords in [...]
Family, Not Job, Comes First in a Crisis
How should workers respond if a civil emergency such as an earthquake or terrorist attack were to take place in your community during work hours? Hopefully, your disaster response plan addresses this question. But here’s a potential blind spot: When the crisis hits, workers will leave their jobs (mentally and, in many cases, physically) to [...]
