December 2011
Don’t Blow Fall Protection for the Wind Energy Industry
Vertical systems, harnesses, lanyards and climbing systems must be developed for the variety of fall hazards associated with tower construction, maintenance and rescue. ...
Future Leader in EHS: Jeffrey R. Walls
The 2011 recipient of the Future Leaders in EHS scholarship made it his mission to address the safety and well-being of marginalized workers. ...
Taking Steps to Protect Workers from Common Arc Flash Hazards
Most electric arc injuries can be prevented when workers wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. ...
10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Hazmat/Chemical Emergency Technologies
Knowing what to look for and which questions to ask before you buy hazmat/emergency response software will help you to make the smart choice. You don’t want to realize you made the wrong decision when a chemical incident is underway. ...
You Don’t Have to Be an Undercover Boss (to Know What Your Employees are Thinking)
The premise of the television show, “Undercover Boss,” is genuine communication from the employees to the decision makers in the organization. After all, it is the employees on the frontline that know your processes better than anyone. ...
The Do's and Don'ts of Fixed and Moveable Machine Guards, Part 1
Even though machine guarding challenges may be disparate, one common need emerges for all applications: Find the uncompromised method for protecting workers while simultaneously providing optimum productivity....
The Break Room: Don’t Write Off the Importance of Recognition
Why appreciation is sometimes the best award of all....
Sandy Says: Cold Weather Safety is a Hot Topic
Where I live, Jack Frost doesn’t “nip” at our noses, he tries to take a great, big bite!...
Managing Compliance: How to Transition to GHS in the Workplace in Five Easy Steps
Many countries around the world have adopted the GHS, and the United States is scheduled to finalize its rule by January 2012, which will make global hazcom compliance much easier for U.S. companies. ...
