Recent demand for data processing and storage capabilities has engineered a boost in high-tech construction projects, like chip fabrication plans and data centers. The complexity of these advanced manufacturing facilities presents unique safety challenges, underscoring a critical and urgent need for expert safety staffing solutions. ResponsAble is ready to establish a safe and compliant work […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreLet 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreWhat is the unique nature of shutdowns, outages, and turnarounds? What workplace practices on shutdowns, outages, and turnarounds contribute most to improved safety performance? Key findings revealed companies utilizing these best practices have significantly lowered recordable incidence rates: Do outages, shutdowns, and turnarounds require a safety professional? The simple answer is YES! What should management […]
Read MoreDepartment of Labor announces rule expanding submission requirements for injury, illness data provided by employers in high-hazard industries. On July 17, 2023, The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule requiring certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to submit injury and illness information electronically – that they are already required to keep – to […]
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