Steps in Safety Strategy: Communications & Governance
In the last column, we began to look at 10 actions that help leaders establish safety as a strategic objective. The steps begin with building a foundation...
At Ford, Ergonomics Meets Immersive Engineering
Assembly-line work is not easy. Producing a vehicle every 60 seconds requires a lot of stretching, reaching, lifting, pulling and pushing. By bringing...
Measuring Safety Culture: Why Perception Surveys are Not Enough
Several years ago, I attended a meeting at the invitation of a major petrochemical company. I had known the spokesman for the organization for many years...
Brain Fitness Steers Driver Safety Initiative
Posit Science, the brain fitness company, and auto insurer Allstate began working together 6 months ago in a groundbreaking program to determine whether brain fitness exercise software could be deployed to improve driver safety....
It Pays to Sleep: Prioritize Rest to Boost Health, Morale and Revenue
Sleep loss costs the U.S. economy as much as $15 billion each year in increased health care costs, automobile accidents, workplace accidents and decreased job performance, according to the Better Sleep Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on the importance of sleep...
Practical Gifts Show Workplace Appreciation in a Tight Economy
Today's troublesome economy might make it difficult to justify flowers or company-paid lunches – traditional ways to honor support staff on Administrative Professionals Day. This April 22nd, Sodexo encourages employers to think about an Esteem Pass incentive gift card as a more tangible and practical way to reward hard work and loyalty. ...
ASSE Remembers Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
In the aftermath of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that took 146 lives in New York City in 1911, the modern workplace safety movement began with the founding of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) later that year. To commemorate this important event, the Des Plaines, IL- based ASSE announced today that it is moving forward in planning its centennial celebration in 2011. ...
OSHA and Shipbuilders Council Address Shipyard Hazards
Electrocution and welding hot work hazards are among safety alerts addressed by a recently renewed alliance between OSHA and the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)....
AANS Offers Outdoor Injury Prevention Tips
Every year, an estimated 1.5 million people are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for head injuries and nearly 12,000 are treated for neck fractures. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), thousands of these injuries are tied to sports and recreational activities. Not so obvious, however, is that common and often seemingly harmless products found in backyards, gardens, garages and home workshops also contribute to these injuries....
ATA: VDOT’s Proposal to Close Rest Areas Threatens Motorist Safety
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) proposed plan to close 25 of the state’s 41 Interstate Highway rest areas poses a significant safety risk to motorists, American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Bill Graves said....
UK: HSE Warns of Dangers of Slips, Trips and Falls
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers to ensure that their workplaces are safe following the prosecution of Thorntons Plc, a Derbyshire, England-based chocolate maker, after an employee slipped and suffered serious injuries to his hand....
NSC Introduces Distracted Driving Resource Kit
In January, the National Safety Council (NSC) became the first organization to call for a nationwide ban on motorists' use of cell phones and messaging devices while driving, and urged businesses and legislators to enact policies prohibiting the practice. NSC is now offering a Distracted Driving Resource Kit for companies ready to educate employees about their risks. ...
Safety Engineers, OSHA and Others Partner to Address Workplace Violence
In 2007, workplace homicides in the United States increased by 13 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Pensacola chapter is partnering with OSHA and several major organizations to "reduce and prevent exposure to workplace violence" in Florida....
Ruling Upholds the Legality of Guns in Workplace Parking Lots
A new ruling by a federal appeals court means managers in a growing number of states must accept what, for many, is a troubling reality – their employees have the legal right to keep guns in their cars at work. With layoffs on the rise, economic tensions running high and increasing stress, this decision is causing concern for many employers, said attorney James P. Anelli, an attorney in LeClairRyan's Labor and Employment Group. ...
Maintain Leadership, Help Workers Survive Layoffs
As massive layoffs continue to make national headlines, people believe it’s not a matter of if, but when, their organization will be next....
Obama's FY 2010 Budget Allocates $13.3 Billion to Labor Department
President Obama introduced a fiscal year 2010 budget proposal that will provide $13.3 billion in funding for the Department of Labor...
Survey: Dissatisfaction With Management Top Reason Good Employees Quit
When top performers decide to jump ship, managers may want to consider a little self-reflection, a recent survey suggests. ...
Better Business Through Relationships
Performance management guru Joe Takash believes that the best way for an employer to build trust, performance and profit is to motivate employees and retain good talent....
Solis Confirmed as Secretary of Labor
In an 80-17 vote on Feb. 24, the Senate confirmed Rep. Hilda Solis as labor secretary in a development well received by many organized labor and workplace health and safety advocates....
ASSE Pushes for Occupational Safety and Health Coverage for Florida Public Sector Workers
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced it will assist its Florida members in pushing for legislation requiring all Florida cities, counties, municipalities, school districts, state agencies and special districts comply with OSHA standards providing occupational safety and health coverage for public sector workers as recommended by the Florida Public Task Force on Workplace Safety’s December 2008 final report to the state legislature and governor....
NYCOSH Publication Questions Whether “OSHA Can Be Fixed”
In a new publication from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH), a broad range of advocates from labor, government, public health and workers’ rights organizations outline priorities for OSHA aimed at initiating new programs to eliminate workplace hazards, strictly enforce existing standards reversing policies undercutting worker safety and health instituted by the Bush administration....
Canada: IRSST Releases Machine Safety Guide
A new guide published by the Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute (IRSST) describes methods for eliminating mechanical hazards at the source and using fixed guards as a protective measure....
ORC Launches EHS Center of Excellence Wiki
ORC Worldwide has developed the Center of Excellence, a new, interactive online resource that makes EHS research results and best practice information publicly available. The Center is built on a wiki platform and is designed to foster collaboration among all EHS stakeholders....
2009 Safety, Health and Survival Week Theme Announced
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) announced the theme “Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility” for the 2009 Safety, Health and Survival Week, scheduled for June 14-20....
Study Aims to Enhance Behavioral Approach to Workplace Safety
A new study in the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Journal of Safety Research identifies key knowledge gaps and suggests ways to enhance behavior-based injury-prevention interventions and improve occupational safety and health....
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