Alan Ferguson

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On Research: The role of ‘normalization of deviance’ in workplace injuries

“People who deviate from the norm often aren’t aware of it,” says researcher Nejc Sedlar. “That’s how it becomes ingrained within a work group.”

Trenching and excavation

Planning and protection will help workers stay safe when working in or near a trench.

Safety technology: adoption, acceptance and use

A look at how employers and safety pros can help pave the way for using safety technology onsite - and address worker concerns

OSHA’s most interesting cases

Every OSHA investigation presents an opportunity for using what comes to light to help prevent similar incidents. Here's a review of three cases – and the lessons learned.
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A look at OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy was put in place, in part, to keep employers who have workers on the same site from blaming each other when incidents occur or OSHA inspectors find hazards.

Fall back

Before indulging in all the good things autumn has to offer (apple cider donuts!), take some time to review a few tips on staying injury-free throughout the season.

The Hierarchy of Controls

A look at the framework, and how it can lead to "the implementation of inherently safer systems, where the risk of illness or injury has been substantially reduced."

Finalized standard on COVID-19 for health care imminent: OSHA official

OSHA is “very, very close” to issuing a permanent standard on COVID-19 for the health care industry, an agency official announced Monday during a presentation at the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo at the San Diego Convention Center.
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‘Embrace’ safety and health as a core value, OSHA’s Doug Parker says during Occupational Keynote

Employers and workers should “embrace” safety and health as a core value, OSHA administrator Doug Parker told attendees of the Occupational Keynote on Tuesday during the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo at the San Diego Convention Center.

Are you a ‘safety cop’?

“Your primary role is to try to influence,” one expert says. “You can’t do that by saying, ‘This is the rule. Follow it.”

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