January 1, 2009
Articles
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect, in a way, is like the old joke about pornography made by Justice Stewart in Jacobellis v. Ohio (1964): “I can't define pornography, but I know it when I see it.” ...
Suggestions
This suggestion is not just a vulgar taunt to solicit readers. It frequently is found as bold script hiding in the dark void of the company suggestion...
Fall Protection and Confined Spaces
OSHA 1910.146, the standard covering permit-required confined spaces, is a great starting point to learn more about creating a confined space program....
Mind-Shifting Into Safety Excellence
In his book, First Break All the Rules, Gallop Organization Lead Consultant Marcus Buckingham summarizes the group's research on peak performance with...
OSHA Inspections: What to Expect as an Employer
Fortunately, most employers likely will never be involved in an OSHA inspection. But for those employers who do become involved, their initial responses...
Who is the Older Worker?
Believe it or not, if you're over 40, you're considered an older worker...
How Regulation and Innovation Have Shaped Respiratory Protection
Today's personal protective equipment (PPE) includes clothing, helmets, respirators, goggles and other gear to reduce exposures the wearer experiences...
Bush's OSHA Was No Pussycat
It's widely speculated that the Bush administration has presided over 8 years of a lenient OSHA — a pussycat — and that President Barack Obama will turn OSHA back into a tiger of an aggressive enforcement agency. ...
