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Frontline workers and SMS efforts

What role should frontline employees play in an organization’s safety and health management system efforts?

April 25, 2021

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What role should frontline employees play in an organization’s safety and health management system efforts?

Employers choose production over safety when business is good, Yale researcher says

February 19, 2020

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New Haven, CT — When demand is high and profits are up, many employers look to increase production rather than invest in safety, a recent study led by a Yale University researcher suggests.

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Defining ‘world-class’ safety

What does the phrase mean, and how can organizations achieve world-class status?

February 21, 2016

Kyle W. Morrison

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“World-class safety” is a frequently heard phrase, but what does it really mean to have a world-class safety program? As Safety+Health found out, the answers are complex.

Companies worldwide may be shifting attitudes on safety: survey

March 19, 2014

Katy, TX – Companies around the world are changing their approach to occupational safety by recognizing the benefits of safety management, suggests a recent survey from certification and consulting firm DNV GL – Business Assurance and research institute GFK Eurisko.

Safety conduit

A strong relationship with supervisors can help safety professionals reach workers

March 1, 2014

Ashley Johnson

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Developing a strong relationship with supervisors can help safety professionals influence the workforce. However, supervisors may have production or quality concerns they perceive as taking priority over safety, so it is important for safety professionals to be strategic in their communications with supervisors.