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The Day My New Boss Docked Me
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True stories from safety trainers who wish they weren’t.
The Day My New Boss Docked Me
On the first day on my first safety job my boss walked me out onto a rather large pier on San Diego Harbor, when one of the deck boards (rotten) broke and I severely twisted my [...]
Seven Ways Supervisors Can Throw a Business Under The Bus and Not Even Know It
Supervisors play a key role in the management of injuries, return-to-work and reasonable accommodations under ADA. While supervisors may be well trained in the functional aspects of maintaining a safe workplace, reporting injuries, investigating injuries and return-to-work programs, many fall short in their interaction with injured employees and their well-meaning actions [...]
The Law of Age Discrimination – An Overview
Just in case there’s any doubt, it’s against the law for employers to discriminate against job applicants or employees on the basis of age. Here’s a quick profile of the laws in the U.S. and Canada.
The U.S.
In 1967, Congress enacted and President Johnson signed the federal Age Discrimination in [...]
To Sue or Not to Sue?
We all know that age discrimination is against the law. We also know that law or no law, there are still employers who discriminate on the basis of age. For those of you who have experienced—or will experience—age discrimination first-hand, let me offer you some advice.
Age Discrimination and Litigation
The [...]
How to Use Search Engines to Your Advantage
Google and other Internet search engines have changed job seeking like they’ve changed everything else. What hath Google wrought? And how can you, as safety professionals, take advantage of Google to enhance your job search and career prospects? Here are three quick tips.
1. Give Yourself a Regular Google
Understand that Google has become a tool for [...]
Can a Dangerous Worker Pose a ‘Recognized Hazard’?
OSHA and OHS laws describe specific hazards that employers are supposed to manage. But just because a hazard isn’t listed in the statutes or regulations doesn’t mean you don’t have to guard against it. OSHA/OHS statutes include what’s known as a “general duty” clause requiring employers to control recognized hazards not listed in the law. [...]
What Exactly Is Safety Law?
Safety professionals constantly talk about “safety law” and “OSHA law.” But did you ever stop and wonder what “safety law” means and where it comes from? Even if you haven’t, I’m going to tell you.
STATUTES
Statutes are pieces of legislation enacted by bodies of lawmakers called legislators. OSHA and Canadian OHS laws are all examples [...]
Safety Reflections on the Loss of a Friend
There’s a reason we men and women of the safety profession do what we do. Linda Proulx was one of my best friends. On March 8, 2008, Linda and her 11-year-old step daughter, Julia, were killed in a highway accident between Fort McMurray and Edmonton. For more than two years, I’ve been reflecting on [...]
The Importance of Collaborating with QA & Maintenance
There’s a question that I get asked a lot by EH&S managers—both newcomers and veteran safety professionals: “What’s the best thing I can do in those first few days on a job?" Here’s my suggestion.
The First Days on the Job Demand Discretion
First, let me tell you what not to do. An [...]
The Day I Became Committed to Safety
Editor’s Note: Last week, Art Fettig described the day he became committed to safety. We invited SafetyXChange members to share their defining moments. Here’s Jim’s story. We’ll run more of your responses next week.
How I Got Into Safety
In response to Art’s letter, I’d have to say it took a few [...]
