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The 3 P’s of sustainabilityTo remain viable in the future, companies must focus on sustainability and pay attention to three key components of the sustainability puzzle: people, profit, and planet. Safety also is an important part of this puzzle.
Publish date: November 22, 2010 |
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Developing and implementing a successful forklift training program: Six tipsHave all potential operators in your facility been properly trained in forklift safety? Follow the tips in this article to tailor your training for your specific operation. Your employees and bottom line will thank you.
Publish date: May 25, 2010 |
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Tracking injuriesWhen considering activities that can affect your company's bottom line, don't overlook the positive difference tracking injuries can make. Recording and analyzing injury data can help you identify and correct problem areas, properly plan for production alterations should an injury occur, and...
Publish date: November 10, 2009 |
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Recessions and industrial safety—enemies?As you steer your company through the recession, remember that at the end of the day, it really is all about the people. Making safety a priority, especially in tough times, can boost employee morale and increase productivity. A behavioral approach to safety that stresses positive reinforcement...
Publish date: July 14, 2009 |
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Building relationships, ensuring safetySafety should be a business priority beginning with the employee hiring process. Once you have hired the right people, you can ensure the success of your safety program by building relationships, giving employees' safety concerns the attention they deserve, and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Publish date: August 12, 2008 |
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Predicting and preventing workplace accidentsCan workplace accidents be predicted and prevented? Aeroglide safety professional Kelly Langdon believes it's not only possible, but that doing so is critical for a company's success. In this article, Langdon explains the three-step process he uses to ensure his company's employees' well-being.
Publish date: April 15, 2008 |
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It's the small thingsMany times industrial safety programs focus solely on safe equipment operation and other obvious hazards while ignoring simpler concerns. Addressing these concerns can make an important difference in worker safety, morale, and productivity. This article provides examples of common concerns and...
Publish date: June 26, 2007 |
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Emergency response—A critical component of workplace safetyAccidents and injuries can occur in all workplaces. Having a well-thought-out emergency response plan and properly organized and trained team can help minimize trauma and damage. This article discusses one company's emergency response program and gives an example of its effectiveness.
Publish date: May 9, 2006 |
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Promoting back safety—one company's approach
Publish date: October 9, 2003 |
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Making the workplace safe for Spanish-speaking employeesModifying your safety program to address the needs of your Spanish-speaking employees can create a much safer work environment. Here's how one company achieved that goal.
Publish date: June 26, 2003 |