My interactions with people who make safety their mission have made it clear to me that they don’t do it for the glory. For most, it’s a calling. And although these dedicated people may not seek public attention for their efforts, it’s nice when opportunities to recognize them come up.
For the first time in a quarter century, OSHA will increase its maximum penalty amounts. One stakeholder calls the change “long overdue,” while another claims it “seems like it fixes a problem that doesn’t exist.”
This month, Scott Stricoff from DEKRA Insight discusses what safety leaders responsible for process industry operations can do to maintain vigilance and ensure process safety that delivers true, sustained excellence.
Health happens where we live. It happens where we work, and in our communities. Age, gender and hereditary factors do impact health, but only a small amount. Individual lifestyle factors – the behaviors we engage in every day – have a much greater impact.
The potential for workplace violence exists across organizations of all sizes, in all industries and in all geographic locations. What do safety professionals need to know? How can they increase awareness and preparedness without fostering anxiety?
