Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. According to OSHA, slip, trip, and fall incidents cause 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicle incidents as a cause of...
Stopping Work When there are hazards present or some other issue that interferes with being able to perform a work task safely then it is important to feel comfortable to stop the work until it is safe to continue. Many companies stress the importance of being able to...
Questions to Ask Before a Work Task There are many questions that we need to ask or answer throughout a work day to get a job accomplished. The same can be said for working safely. There are many different questions we can ask ourselves and the other individuals...
Improve Communication with Emotional Intelligence We label emotions as “feelings” because we feel them in our bodies. They influence how we respond to others and how we make decisions in our daily lives. By understanding different types of emotions, you can gain...
Assured Grounding Program The month of June is half over, which means our assured grounding program will soon be due for summer. So it’s time for us to make sure our temporary electrical cords, turtles and POW’s are safe. July, August and September is the color red,...
What is Your “Why” for Working Safe? There is a rhyme and reason for every single thing that we do- day in and day out. There can be multiple drivers behind the reasons why we take a certain action. Some examples include long-formed habits, avoidance of pain, seeking...
