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January, 2008
Online Resources for Eye Safety
This is part of my continuing series of useful links from the Internet. In this edition, we look at eye safety. They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Whether they are or not, it is “clear” that they are soft organs and require a lot of protection.
1. NIOSH – Eye Safety
Let’s [...]
The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards, Part 2 of 2
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has promulgated new regulations to safeguard facilities that store hazardous chemicals against terrorist attack. Last week we looked at which facilities are covered by the so called Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (Standards). Now let’s discuss what covered facilities are required to do.
A Warning
Be warned. The following paragraphs contain analysis [...]
Overcoming the Problems, Part 1 of 3
First, I want to wish you all a safe and happy new year. I’d like to talk to you today about a demographic shift that many find uncomfortable. Answering to a boss is old hat for most of us. But usually that boss is older and more experienced than we are. But that world has [...]
Resolve to Be a Safer Supervisor in 2008, Part 2 of 2
Are you an effective safety supervisor? You can use the checklist in last week’s article to find out. But no matter how you scored on that checklist, there is always room for improvement. I hope you will dedicate 2008 to that goal. Here are some hints on how to accomplish it.
The 5 Key Tasks
Keep your [...]
The New Business Case for Safety, Part 2 of 4
The American Productivity Audit (APA) study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in December 2003 suggests that the bulk of productivity losses occur on the job. The implications of this finding are potentially enormous and, at least to some safety directors, disturbing. Let’s discuss what this finding may mean.
Productivity & the Safety [...]
Help Your Workers Keep Their Safety Resolutions
I’ll bet many of your workers have made worthwhile New Year’s resolutions like losing weight, quitting smoking or spending more time with loved ones. These aren’t just great goals; they also fit the criteria that most experts suggest make for workable resolutions. They’re specific, measurable and realistic. But workers will need help to accomplish their [...]
Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards, Part 1 of 2
Plants that store deadly chemicals are a tempting target for terrorists, especially the literally dozens of facilities that are located near densely populated cities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently established security performance standards for high risk facilities. This series will present an overview of the new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (Standards). First, [...]
The 9 Most Important Words
What are the nine most important words in the English language? Money. . . love. . .sex. . . health? As far as individual words are concerned, I don’t know the answer. But when strung together to form a single sentence, I know of nine words that are more powerful than any others. At least [...]
Resolve to Be a Safer Supervisor in 2008, Part 1 of 2
We all have different New Year’s Resolutions. Some of us resolve to lose weight or improve our health. Others resolve to spend more time with family. Still others resolve to improve themselves professionally. If you happen to be a supervisor, make one of your resolutions for 2008 to do a better job of keeping your [...]
The New Business Case for Safety, Part 1 of 4
Over the years, safety directors have relied on cost savings to build the business case for safety. A safety program is a good investment, they’ve argued, because it will prevent illnesses and injuries and save the company money. This argument is sound and compelling. But it has weaknesses. For one thing, it tends to work [...]
