Alan Ferguson

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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.”

Avoid medication mishaps

The more meds you take, the easier it is to get confused and take too many or not enough, take them at the wrong times, and more. That goes for both prescription and over-the-counter meds.

Effective incident investigations

When an injury, incident or near miss occurs, finding out why is an important first step. That's where a robust investigation process can make a big difference.

2022 Training Survey

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the 2022 Safety+Health Training Survey are in.
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SIF prevention: A discussion

How much recent progress – if any – has been made in the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities?

On Research: Perceptions of safety pros’ upward influence

Journal of Safety Research contributors talk about their work. This month: Researcher Cassandra Madigan talks about how safety professionals influence managers in their organizations.

2022 Job Outlook

The results of our 2022 Job Outlook survey are in. Find out what occupational safety and health pros had to say about the current job market, and the impact of COVID-19 on the profession.

Tornado safety

Family Safety & Health asked Cheryl Nelson, meteorologist and weather and preparedness adviser for Cummins Inc., some key questions to help you be better prepared for a tornado.
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You’re in charge of safety – now what?

Whether you’ve been asked to move from another department or safety has been added to your list of current job duties, here’s where to start.

Demolition work: A look at the hazards

Demolition work presents multiple hazards. Planning can go a long way in helping prevent worker injury and illness.

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