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In a recent management course, a discussion of the real role of the safety professional took place in class. This was the outcome. Successful safety and loss prevention programs hinge on safety professionals having defined roles and responsibilities that can make a real impact. What are those roles and responsibilities? Anticipates, identifies, and evaluates hazardous…
Let us start with a definition: Axiom: an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth! In 1931 Herbert William Heinrich published his book Industrial Accident Prevention, A Scientific Approach. In the book, the author created the 10 Axioms of Industrial Safety. Although some of his findings that were published in his book have been disputed…
In recent years, the power and utilities sector has undergone rapid transformation, presenting a number of increasingly complex challenges. As the landscape continues to evolve, the power and utilities sector must now adapt to new technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and infrastructure challenges while striving for optimal operational efficiency and resilience. At the same time, the…
November Carcinogens found in the workplace With Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November, carcinogens are a safety topic that should be frequently discussed. Unfortunately, around 1,806,600 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the US each year. Occupational cancer is all-too common and jobs such as firefighting, mining, or as a night shift worker can…
How does your safety calendar look? Well, let us check it out. We are over two weeks into National Safety Month. How many of you celebrated your safety and health management system in honor of National Safety Month? Most did not. Why is it even essential to do so? Promoting safety and health among your…
When assessing the hazard controls that are in place to protect workers from hazardous conditions, we look at the hierarchy of controls. Safety and health representatives must be knowledgeable about the selection of controls and how they work. The following is the standard approach to that selection: Personal protective equipment may not be the most…
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