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August, 2008
The Behavior-Based View, Part 2 of 4
As we saw last week, there’s been a long raging debate among proponents of behavioral-based safety between two approaches called cognitivism and behaviorism. Last week, I briefly described the cognitivist approach and view of safety. Now let’s look at the behaviorist side.
The Behavioral View
The cognitivist believes that safety training should target safety-related attitudes, beliefs and [...]
The Four Rs, Part 1 of 4
A health and safety committee can make an important difference. That’s why so many U.S. companies use them. And in Canada, they’re required by law. But like anything else, committees work only when they’re done right. And often they’re not. In this series, I’ll explain how to make a committee work. The secret to safety [...]
Dealing With Mother Nature’s Summertime Moods, Part 1 of 2
Summertime and the living is easy… at least according to the old show tune. But summer’s severe weather can catch you off guard and leave you vulnerable to injury or death. Here are some safety tips to share with your workers for dealing with some of Mother Nature’s moods.
Lightning
You know what they say: You have [...]
Dealing with Mother Nature’s Summertime Moods, Part 2 of 2
Summertime isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. The weather can be extreme and disruptive. It’s easier for you and your workers to enjoy these lazy days of summer when you know you’re ready for even the wildest weather forecast.
Hailstorms
You’ve seen or heard what hailstones can do to cars and trucks. Imagine what they [...]
4 MSDS Precautions to Take, Part 2 of 2
Getting your MSDS act in order isn’t just a HazCom/WHMIS obligation. It can quite literally be a matter of life and death to the workers who rely on the completeness and accuracy of the information the MSDS contains. Here are four steps you can take to protect your organization, its workers and yourself.
1. Appoint Central MSDS [...]
Keeping It Positive and Energized
Searching for a job is no fun. The stress builds with each interview. The seemingly endless stream of rejection letters gnaws away at your confidence. The bills pile up. The future is uncertain – especially now when the economy is in recession. Okay, enough! Snap out of it! You need to get a grip on [...]
Which Comes First—Attitudes or Behavior? Part 1 of 4
Those who subscribe to the school of thought known as behavioral safety agree that the key to making individuals safe is helping them develop and exercise safe habits at home and on the job. But many disagree about how to accomplish that goal. There are two competing approaches. The “cognitivists” say change people’s attitudes, beliefs [...]
A Safety Management Perspective, Part 3 of 3
Last week, I presented a pair of case studies demonstrating how strategic planning can improve safety progress while simply reacting to changes can impede it. Let’s put this series to bed with a look at the process of strategic planning and its application to the health and safety program.
The Role of Safety in Strategic Planning
When [...]
