Workplace Safety Culture

RSS

OSHA has cited Bayonne-based Jay Imports Co. for two willful and eight serious violations for exposing workers to fall, "struck-by" and other safety hazards at the company's warehouse. Proposed penalties total $125,300.

It's not your imagination -- you are spending more time at work than you used to.

This column’s comments are directed to the necessity of developing a proven game plan for success after you’ve “bought a new team.

What is the future state of the safety industry? 

A Google search of the phrase “dog days of summer” reveals: In ancient times, when the night sky was unobscured by artificial lights and smog, different groups of peoples in different parts of the world drew images in the sky by “connecting the dots” of stars. 

For the past decade, marketers have been adjusting to a new era of deep customer engagement. 

 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.  

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. 

Research has shown that great companies have certain similar traits, characteristics and attributes.

Why does safety get scrutinized in a way I don’t see human resources and quality professionals going under the microscope?