Throughout my career as a safety professional, I've seen a plethora of safety audit forms. These forms, while a useful tool, place a lot of focus on identifying unsafe conditions. However, most fail to place enough emphasis on unsafe behaviors. Example: Ladders: Are ladders tied off? Answer: No Corrective action: Tie off ladder. Most unsafe... Continue Reading →
I've been away on vacation the past week, which is why I've been absent. I decided to take time away from social media while visiting with friends and watching a special one get married. As I watched him dance with his new bride I couldn't help but notice how much they have both grown over... Continue Reading →
Companies are pushing more and more for the soft skills in their hiring decisions. They are looking for people who are skilled listeners and seek to understand people and problems rather than simply condemning performance or outcomes. They are looking for people who act as servants to their teams to ensure long term success rather... Continue Reading →
Being called a safety professional isn't granted to a person simply based on their job title. Job titles are important, but a safety coordinator can be a safety professional while a safety director may simple be a safety ass. Yes, I said it. Being a safety professional is about how you implement safety and interact... Continue Reading →
I'm not saying we need to chase down the VP of construction and instruct him or her on ladder safety. What I am saying is that we do need to manage our managers and provide them information they may not have. Let's talk about safety culture. Many of us try to establish the culture and... Continue Reading →
I want to take a moment to discuss employee retention and company awareness. Over the years I've had the opportunity to work with several companies who place different values on employee retention. While all of them wanted to keep their employees, some were more committed to that than others. I want to focus on 2... Continue Reading →
