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Managing the Termination Transition, Part 3 of 3
We’ve been talking about the moment or moments in everybody’s career when the ax falls and we don’t know where to go next. Last week, we discussed the emotional part of handling the crisis. Now let’s get into the mechanics.
A Transition Strategy
The first thing executives and managers need to do when losing a job is [...]
Helping Baby Boomers Overcome Challenges, Part 3 of 3
The good news is that today’s workplace is filled with men and women who would have been past the age of retirement in previous generations. The bad news is that the erosion of physical skills that comes with aging makes these men and women especially vulnerable to injury and illness. As the safety director, it [...]
Systems and Due Diligence, Part 3 of 3
Having a clearly defined, graphically represented safety management system offers a number of distinct benefits. One of these benefits becomes clear during the safety audit process. Let’s discuss the auditing of the system.
Beware of Generic Auditing Methods
Using generic safety audits to monitor your system poses a problem. You need to ensure that whichever safety audit [...]
Creating an Employee Wellness Program, Part 2 of 2
So you’ve identified the challenges, secured management buy-in, surveyed employees and created a committee of stakeholders to steer your new Employee Wellness Program. The question you may be asking now is “Uh … What next?” Glad you asked.
Putting Your Plan into Action
You’ll need a format for your program. For example, do you want to [...]
Managing the Termination Transition, Part 2 of 3
Not everyone experiences termination as a crisis. Some are relieved that a difficult career experience is over. Others understand that the decision was less a vote of no confidence than a product of political dynamics. Some even welcome the pink slip as an opportunity to explore career and life alternatives. The crisis reaction is a [...]
Helping Baby Boomers Overcome Challenges, Part 2 of 3
The presence of so many baby boomers in the workplace past what in other eras was the age of retirement is a welcome development. But it also poses health and safety challenges. As we discussed last week, aging adversely affects five key areas: balance, agility, energy, focus and strength. By addressing these key areas, you [...]
Systems and Due Diligence, Part 2 of 3
Systems approaches have been used for years in manufacturing processes. But only recently has the idea of management systems been applied to the field of occupational safety. Let’s discuss the dynamics of the safety management system and its role in preventing liability for occupational health and safety violations.
A Safety Management System Model
If we were to [...]
Creating an Employee Wellness Program
May 21 is National Employee Health and Fitness Day this year. Despite all of our fitness awareness, health and fitness seem to be “out” right now. There’s an obesity “epidemic.” People are stressed out. Cancer and heart disease kill millions annually. At the same time, amounts paid out in injury claims, lost time and wages, [...]
Incorporation By Reference, Part 2 of 3
Last week, in Part 1 of this series, I described the difference and interplay between OSHA rules and voluntary standards of nongovernmental associations such as ANSI and CSA. I noted that while ANSI standards often cover the same ground as OSHA rules, such as fall protection, lockout and electrical safety, they’re not part of the [...]
Managing the Termination Transition, Part 1 of 3
By definition, a crisis of any kind is something we try to avoid. And while we are going through it, all we see and feel is the anguish and pain. But with perspective comes the realization that the occasional crisis is not only a healthy experience but a necessary one. Here’s some advice that I [...]
