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Building an Advocacy Network
All safety professionals, both those looking for their next opportunity and those securely and happily ensconced in their current position, need to build strategic relationships with a network of advocates, i.e., personal supporters. Let me explain what the advocacy relationship is all about and how to build such a relationship with your professional colleagues.
How Advocates [...]
The Tale Of The Good Company
CHAPTER ONE
Once upon a time there was a big company. It was called Good Company and it had Good employees.
Everyone at Good Company worked hard and got paid on time. The parking lot was big enough for everybody’s car – even during the busiest of days. There were plenty of bathrooms and they were always [...]
How to Develop a Lift Team, Part 1 of 2
Healthcare workers suffer more musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) than any other professional group-with backaches, neck pain and shoulder injuries leading the way. Within the healthcare profession, nurses who lift and move patients are particularly vulnerable. One of the approaches used by healthcare providers and facilities that’s proven effective in dealing with MSIs is the use of [...]
Who’s ‘Qualified’ to Work Near Electrical Hazards, Part 1 of 4
In the world of operations, maintenance, service and construction, employees must be “qualified” if they’re going to be exposed to electrical hazards capable of injuring, disabling or killing them. This series will summarize what the qualification regulations require. Today, I’ll discuss the source of qualification requirements in the U.S. and Canada.
Electrical Safety Qualification Regulations
Qualification regulations [...]
How Safe Driving Helps Your Hireability
As safety professionals, you no doubt urge your employees, friends and family members to drive safely. This is wise advice; but just how wise it is might surprise even you. All of us need to take it easy behind the wheel. If we don’t, we could be headed for a wreck-not just on the roads [...]
Making the Most of Conferences and Trade Shows
I’m getting ready to attend the National Safety Council Expo & Congress in Anaheim. Naturally, I’m looking forward to it: I love Disneyland. Well, that was my first thought. But, as Glenn keeps reminding me, the conference isn’t about Disneyland. I’m going to NSC to conduct serious business. And if you’re going to NSC or [...]
