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Safety technology engages workers

Smart PPE puts your people in proactive positions; enabling real-time reporting & alerts

March 4, 2019

Ponder this: our human reality now involves a Bluetooth toaster. For $100, you too can receive push notifications when your slice of bread reaches the desired level of toasted-ness. Yes, this is almost certainly the future Steve Jobs envisioned when introducing the iPhone as a “revolutionary and magical product”.

emergency preparedness, facility emergencies

How to execute in an emergency

You need a good plan, training, practice, signage and lighting

Karen Hamel

February 27, 2019

In the final seconds of the championship game, the quarterback hands off the football to his star running back. The running back skillfully weaves, dodges and avoids tackles. The home crowd cheers as he crosses the goal line, securing victory.

Milliken & Company named to 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies List

Global manufacturer receives prestigious Ethisphere Institute honor for 13th consecutive year

February 26, 2019

Aligning values-based business practices with an ever-present culture of integrity fuels continued success for Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer with expertise in specialty chemicals, floor covering, and performance and protective textiles. Today, the company was named among the 2019 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Good health boosts fitness, morale & productivity

Preventive, proactive processes reduce costs & increase safety & performance

Destiny Pope

February 18, 2019

Wellness is defined as “the condition of good physical, mental and emotional health, especially when maintained by an appropriate diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications.” Companies are turning to preventative programs to reduce workplace injuries.

Don’t judge behavior without knowing the situation it occurs in

Timothy Ludwig Ph.D.

February 1, 2019

Behavior is not right or wrong, good or bad. It just is. It is neutral. Approach behaviors with the dispassionate, objective view of a scientist. Not with emotions.

Report problems & precursors early & often

Hey, you — keep that door open!

David Sarkus MS, CSP

January 16, 2019

Most all of us have been around a boss or supervisor who isn’t very likeable or open to feedback. He or she is often avoided, and people may even fear approaching that boss with a safety-related concern or idea for improvement. Workers who perceive their bosses as open believe their leader really listens to their ideas and acts upon them when appropriate — or at the very least, gives their ideas a fair shake.

driver training benefits, reduce your liability

Reap driver training benefits

Keep people safe – and reduce your liability

Mark Murrell

December 20, 2018

The worst time to realize your fleet’s safety program doesn’t measure up is when you’re answering questions in court, or at a deposition. Yet, even the best companies can find themselves in that uncomfortable position. If they do, it’s a sure bet the fleet’s own safety training program is where plaintiffs’ attorneys will look.

Assessing floor safety

It’s tricky measuring traction to prevent slips, trips & falls

Peter Teska

December 4, 2018

Providing clean, safe walkways in public facilities is essential for preventing costly slip, trip and fall (ST&F) accidents. Falls on the same level were the second leading cause of all workplace injuries in 2013 at 16.4 percent of all workplace injuries and resulted in $10.1 billion in direct costs (Liberty Mutual, 2016).

Editor’s Letter

Who “actively cares” for Congolese miners?

Empathy only goes so far

Dave Johnson

November 21, 2018

Just by putting “Congo miners” in the title here will have most readers flipping to the next page. I learned this lesson years ago writing an article about workplace safety, or the lack thereof, in China. “Why did you write this article?” asked a reader. “I don’t read ISHN for articles about China.” Another reader opined: “Everybody knows nobody values life in a country like China.”

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Process safety management - the business case

Evaluate three critical aspects of your operation

James B. Porter Jr. Deborah Grubbe

November 4, 2018

Simply stated, process safety is a management system implemented to prevent major incidents involving hazardous materials. It is necessary for managing complex process operations. An effective process safety management system focuses on three important aspects of your business:

On Demand Attend this webinar for the keys to success, as well as mistakes to avoid, when targeting safety and wellness with a Recognition & Reward Program.

After this webinar, you will be able to identify types of fall hazards associated with workplace environments as well as methods to eliminate or protect against fall hazards.

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