Positive Cultures

Are you guilty of these common misconceptions about bad safety habits?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:03:00 -0400

What’s that one worksite habit that really grinds your gears? Every safety pro has one pet peeve they hate to see but can’t seem to eliminate. Bad safety habits happen on every job site, but breaking those habits isn’t as easy as slapping workers on the wrist or offering them rewards.

Understanding and reducing effects of stress on your health

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Did you know that our body does not discriminate between sources of stress? It simply responds to the stress. So, whether the stress is coming from an actual event, or simply a thought, the body may react in a similar way. Now, in these times when there is so much uncertainty, stress can have a huge impact on our bodies.

Mental Health Focus: 5 Effective Steps to take in the workplace

Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Managers say their employees’ personal lives shouldn’t be their concern. However, this isn’t the best approach because workplace mental health is an important matter. It’s a common mistake to forget the human nature of employees. As an employer, it’s important to be compassionate with those who work for you.

Risk pattern and the concept of self-triggering

Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This article is really about putting all of the concepts in the previous articles together to come up with what will hopefully be the most significant change in thinking so far.

Hydration benefits: Why water is the essence of good health

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recommends drinking up to 3 liters of fluid a day. Water is vital for all cell function. It helps your brain to produce hormones and neurotransmitters, supports the lubrication of joints, keeps your skin cool through sweating or respiration, and your body to excrete waste.

For your health & wellness: Sleeping habits

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Sleeping well, long enough and having regular bedtimes, in addition to meeting the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) guidelines, may help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases.

How we lose safety judgment & skill development

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Since mind not on task is bound to happen if you know how to do something well, there is much more “leverage” or efficiency in getting people to put more effort than they are currently making (none) into improving their safety-related habits.

Focus on people for sustainable success

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

A management system has a place within how we can operate to eliminate variation from the processes that impact the operations of a business. Many commonly known management systems are implemented by EHS and risk management professionals.

Winning business through Safety

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

One sweeping glance across the Seattle skyline is enough to see that something is happening in the area. If a region’s tower crane count is any indication of economic growth, then companies should pay attention to the Pacific Northwest.

For ladder safety, focus on surroundings, job hazards, height needs

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Accidents happen for millions of reasons, but the truth is, they are all preventable. Three major causes are common in almost all accidents; not using the right tool for the job; using a damaged tool that hasn’t been inspected; and not following the basic safety guideline for that tool.

Safety’s generation gap

dan.markiewicz@gmail.com (Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. workforce is now composed of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Age ranges for these generations in 2019 were: boomers (55-73); Gen X (39-54); Millennials (23-38); and Gen Z (6-22).

Eliminating workplace distractions with Joe Boyle, CEO of TRUCE

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ISHN Magazine sat down with Joe Boyle, CEO of TRUCE, to discuss strategies for eliminating workplace distractions. The following are excerpts from that conversation.

Asking questions leads to improved worker performance

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

We had just witnessed a large toolbox talk at a mining construction site in Africa. It wasn’t a bad session; the safety officers were loud and lively in their statements, there was some humor and even the safety manager from the general contractor stepped in to say a couple words.

Material handling hazards