April 2014 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Creating a ‘sound’ hearing conservation program

S+H Staff — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:05:00 +0000

OSHA requires employers to have a hearing conservation program for construction workers whose noise exposure exceeds 90 dBA – but does not provide specifics. Taking into account challenges such as a transient workforce and outdoor environments, what are the most important elements of a hearing conservation program for construction workers?

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‘Starvation diet’?

Kyle W. Morrison — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:04:00 +0000

The head of Cal/OSHA is denying a former employee’s allegations that the State Plan plays politics with funding – and that worker safety is being jeopardized.

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‘Committed to Zero’

Thomas J. Bukowski — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:04:00 +0000

DuPont is the recipient of the 2013 Robert W. Campbell Award, presented annually to an organization that demonstrates how its world-class performance in environmental, health and safety management is linked to its success as a business.

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Staying on track

Thomas J. Bukowski — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:03:00 +0000

For the first time, the National Transportation Safety Board has placed mass transit operations on its “Most Wanted” list of safety improvements, as recent high-profile incidents spur questions about human behavioral factors and safety culture.

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Safety Leadership: Create safety accountability: Overcoming the ‘discipline dilemma’

S+H Staff — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:02:00 +0000

Discipline is a critical component of high-functioning safety systems. Used in the right way, discipline establishes an organization’s commitment to safety by enforcing the rules and procedures designed to keep people safe.

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All About You: Dealing with criticism

S+H Staff — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:00:00 +0000

This month, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers suggestions for maintaining your confidence in the face of negative feedback.

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Editor’s Note: Defining ‘world class’

Melissa J. Ruminski — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:00:00 +0000

The meaning of the phrase "world-class safety" is the topic of this month's Editor's Note.

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State Spotlight: OSHA Region 3

S+H Staff — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Safety+Health takes a region-by-region look at injury statistics, this month with OSHA Region 3. Read a listing of the region's emphasis programs and fatality and injury counts by state.

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Washington Update: Letter of the law

Kyle W. Morrison — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:00:00 +0000

During a Feb. 4 hearing of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, OSHA was accused of exceeding its authority and ignoring congressional mandates. But is the agency simply following the letter of the law?

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