Many safety trainers experience stage fright. But you can reduce
your fear by changing how you think about public speaking.
- Recognize the fear and acknowledge it exists. Just admit it to
yourself.
- Reject the fear by making a conscious choice
- Replace stage fright with "stage delight" that's what...
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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit
offers a federal tax break to employers
that hire workers from targeted disadvantaged groups on or before
Aug. 31, 2011.
- The credit is worth up to 40 percent of the first $6,000 of
qualifying wages paid to a WOTC-certified worker employed at least
400 hours.
- For...
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If
you want to get the bigger picture of your shop-wide safety
situation, open the lines of communication with your maintenance
staff. You should be talking to the people who repair, install,
tune up and paint. They're usually the first to see flaws, cracks,
breaks, sags and smoke. Teach them to...
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There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety
awareness and limit quite a bit of accidents and injuries. A great
place to start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort
to look at yourself along with your workers to see what you are
actually doing all of the time....
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For the first three months of 2010,
employee absence rates averaged 0.8 percent of scheduled worker
days. While this may no
t
seem to be a lot, absenteeism is one of the human resource issues
that frustrates and concerns employers.
The HR Department at Management 2000, a PEO with offices...
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Whatever
training aid you choose for your presentations, don't let it steal
your show. For example, instead of repeating whats on a PowerPoint
slide, use the slide to only reinforce an important point. Go where
the class takes you. Instructors who are not very familiar with
their topic tend to use...
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When
you give instructions, set clear expectations. Outline the results
you expect.
People need meaningful work. Provide workers with variety and
responsibility to keep them motivated.
Listen to the opinions of others.
Praise people for their efforts.
Include others. Ask workers for their advice.
Prop...
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Effective
communication is a essential skill for safety professionals.
Whether you re communicating through an internal memo, safety
training or in person, its important to ensure that you re message
is understood. This is just as important when you re sending a
message electronically. Remember...
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The
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a detailed
enforcement strategy entitled "Plan/Prevent/Protect."
This initiative will require various subunits of the DOL
(specifically OSHA, MSHA, OFCCP, and WHD) to propose regulations
requiring employers to develop plans for identifying and...
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Cognitive behavioral methods are essential for sustaining lasting
change related to safety,health and Enviormental improvement, for
both management and employees. One of the cognitive techniques
that's been proven effective is called visualization. You Can use
visualization to teach people safe...
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A
job safety analysis (jsa) is not always best left only to a safety
supervisor.Your workers experience in doing the job gives them
superb knowledge of what can go wrong from a safety and health
standpoint. While some hazards can be obvious to everyone, many
workers probably encounter situations...
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People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder( ADHD)
can sometimes find it difficult to remember information, follow
directions, concentrate and complete work on time. These few
strategies may help workers with ADHD be a safer and more
productive employee:
- Allow workers to complete demanding...
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During
the annual inventory,your plant may be getting"cleaned" in areas
normally overlooked. This can be a gold mine-or a landmine-for
safety. This is a great chance to uncover hazards that have been
lurking beneath the surface throughout the year., such as unlabeled
chemicals, worn or broken...
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Complacence
can be one of the biggest detractors from workplace safety, leading
to inattention and injuries. Challenge workers regularly to remain
safe on the job. You can do this with incentive programs,individual
goal setting or safety awareness campaigns. Its also a good idea to
reinforce group...
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In a recent BLR poll, employers agreed that the worst mistake a
candidate can make is arriving late. The next two worst interview
mistakes a candidate can make are being poorly dressed/groomed and
knowing nothing about the company/organization. If applicants
make a mistake in an interview, it may...
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How
can you get your safety programs adopted by your organizations? The
first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful
advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your
vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly
want to make a difference? To...
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Supervisor
intervention can be very effective in the prevention of ergonomic
injuries, such as strained backs, rotator cuff injuries and carpal
tunnel syndrome. Many of these injuries develop gradually over time
and are proceeded by signs or symptoms that a supervisor is ideally
positioned to...
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There
are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety
awareness and limit injuries. A good start is to dedicate one day
to making a conscious effort to look at you and your workers are
doing all of the time. Really look. You'll be surprised how often
you don't watch where you walk, for...
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How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organization?
The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a
successful advocate to your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear
about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do
you truly want to make a difference? To...
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From time
to time, employers must face the issue of employee
resignations. Just as the reasons for resignations vary, the
choices an employer has in dealing with resignations vary. The
employer may decide to let the employee work through any notice
period given. On the other hand, it may be best to...
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