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...Read More »
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...Read More »
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...Read More »
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...Read More »
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...Read More »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...Read More »
Safety reminders and messages do improve cultures and outcomes. But there comes a time when efforts may fail to improve-and possibly even harm-safety results. Workers can become frustrated with too many safety procedures and too much information. This is especially true if they are dealing...
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When
you know how your workers learn- that is, how they process
information- you can help them get the most out of workplace safety
training. Some workers learn best by listening to instructions,
while others need to study a text manual.
Just
like professional athletes, your workers need to be trained to play
safely, use personal protective equipment and maintain good
physical condition to stay in the safety game. By encouraging your
workers to stay fit, you will help them understand how to prevent
injuries,increase their endurance...Read More »
There
are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety
awareness and limit injuries. A good start is to educate 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
watch where you walk, for...Read More »
For
most workers, the workplace enviorment is controlled, with safety
rules in place and workers performing familiar tasks. Off the job,
however, the enviorment is much more lax, safety rules are often
disregarded or unknown and people perform tasks they're unfamiliar
with. Keep workers aware of off...Read More »
Shift
workers face a host of challenges, including physical and mental
fatigue,digestive problems, stress and and a feeling of isolation
from family and friends and their community. Research also suggests
that shift workers are at greater risk for injuries. Here are some
ways you can help:To
keep new workers safe, employers must be very clear on performance
expectations and adherence to safety requirements. For new,
inexperienced, returning or transferred workers, your orientation
should begin with HR support:Start
the meeting on time
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