People who have not been there are often incredulous that mining and construction workers in the north of Western Australia regularly do their shifts in temperatures hovering around 50°C.

Actions speak louder than words?

March 27, 2013

By John Drebinger Jr.

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In any organization, leadership is responsible to set the standards and values of that organization.

Solutions to the speak-hear conundrum

How tasks such as clear communication can help employees avoid on-going problems in the workplace

March 26, 2013

By Mike Williamsen Ph.D., CSP

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While sitting around the fire pit during a customer trip to Africa, my team had an enjoyable discussion with the African people who were a part of the camp.

How will your job kill you?

Considering the top causes of workplace fatalities

March 22, 2013

By Phil La Duke

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If you die in on the job, statistically, it will be in a way that you probably don’t worry too much about.

Safety success can be scary

March 21, 2013

By David Sarkus MS, CSP

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Did you watch the post-game interview with Nick Saban, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide after the Tide won the NCAA football championship back in January?

Safety perception survey beginnings

March 20, 2013

By Mike Williamsen Ph.D., CSP

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Caterpillar’s Safety Perception Survey had its beginnings in the late 1970s when Dr. Dan Petersen and Dr. Chuck Bailey teamed to study what really made a difference in safety performance.

Incident investigations: five challenges to successful findings

A good incident investigation process identifies root causes and how to address them so that the safety culture is strengthened.

March 20, 2013

By Scott Stricoff

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Even though organizations may have a proper incident investigation process in place, often times the process is less than optimal in achieving its objectives.

The golden goose egg: Is the race to zero incidents worth the chase?

March 15, 2013

By David Sarkus MS, CSP

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There are various schools of thought when it comes to the golden goose egg and your organization’s EHS performance.

Why the nurse wouldn’t administer CPR

March 14, 2013

By Timothy Ludwig Ph.D.

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A mountain blizzard rages outside the windows, classes are cancelled at the university… being socked in for the day, one gets philosophical.

Don’t let poor presentation skills bury your content

March 13, 2013

By John Drebinger Jr.

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The questions I ask safety team members and safety professionals are: “Are your safety presentations effective?”

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