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ISHN editors and invited bloggers sound off on headline news, controversies and emerging issues.

The market is not holy

October 19, 2011

The Market is not holy. The author himself is stuck with antiquated thinking. What this author is suggesting is that you want to be the top seller of buggy whips and just hope the world likes your product and advertising without noticing that cars are coming soon.


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Running into market barriers: OSHA Version 3.0

October 12, 2011

If a new generation comes about every 20 years or so, we’ve now seen two generations at the controls of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or Versions 1.0 and 2.0. Version 3.0 has been on the market since 2008, when the third generation of OSHA hands took command of the agency.


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With no new regs, the market will dictate safety's direction

October 5, 2011
Over the years I have witnessed what seems like countless small business owners who have great products and great enthusiasm for their products and businesses. 


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The community of culture

October 5, 2011
 I spent last week at the Behavioral Safety Now (BSN) Conference (www.behavioralsafetynow.com) where I was reminded of a simple fact: To change culture you have to rely on our culture.  


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After you've picked the low-hanging fruit...

Improving safety becomes more difficult
September 28, 2011

What are two practices that characterize companies with the best safety records?


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Why do owners and managers resist safety in the workplace?

September 28, 2011

In today's information rich world I find it difficult to understand the thinking of principles of companies that do not believe in instituting safety programs. Even if it is required! Is it me or do you find similar finding in your line of work?


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Ideas for improving OSHA

September 21, 2011

I really like the idea of reinventing OSHA. I think OSHA is good, but public perception is mostly negative. 


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No one said executive coaching was easy

September 14, 2011

Here are some brief thoughts pertaining to leadership behavior. First, let’s deal with the issue of “lack of knowledge of inappropriate behavior” as a leadership excuse.


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Safety: have we lost our focus?

September 14, 2011

I try to stay abreast of the safety profession by reading several magazines and websites monthly. In addition, I am fortunate to talk to a number of highly skilled safety mangers on a frequent basis and I blatantly pick their brains as much as possible.


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Skywalkers

September 7, 2011

This past Sunday’s The New York Times Magazine (9/4) ran a cover story on “Where Steel Meets Sky,” about the workers rebuilding Manhattan’s skyline with the construction of the One World Trade Center skyscraper.


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