April 2016 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Workers’ comp ‘option’ under fire

Kyle W. Morrison — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:07:00 +0000

An Oklahoma law allowing employers the option to “opt out” of traditional workers’ compensation was ruled unconstitutional. But the fight is far from over, and a decision in the state’s Supreme Court could set a precedent for the rest of the nation.

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Staying safe in construction

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:06:00 +0000

A recent survey shows that more than 70 percent of construction firms expect to add to their workforce in 2016. As the construction market heats up in many sectors, what can employers do to help keep construction workers – particularly new or inexperienced workers – safe?

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‘You can’t subcontract safety’

Kyle W. Morrison — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:04:00 +0000

Deaths among communication tower workers have increased, prompting OSHA to ask for input on how to reverse the trend. A recent workshop hosted by OSHA and the Federal Communications Commission explored best practices for keeping climbers safe.

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Washington Update: The final Obama budget: OSHA takes aim at congressional criticism

Kyle W. Morrison — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:03:00 +0000

OSHA goes into an unusual amount of detail as it seeks to justify its direction and agenda in its final budget request of President Barack Obama’s administration.

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Safety Leadership: 8 principles for smarter metrics

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:02:00 +0000

Michael Mangan from DEKRA Insight shares eight principles for making your leading measures “valid, actionable and easy to communicate.”

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All About You: Getting a grip on fear

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:01:00 +0000

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk discussing how learning to manage and control your fears can help you achieve your goals.

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The Campbell Institute: What are safety leading indicators?

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Cary Usrey from Predictive Solutions discusses how “safety traditionally looks at one metric – injuries – to answer the question, ‘Is it safe?’” and why that may not be enough.

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Editor’s Note: ‘Height’-ened awareness

Melissa J. Ruminski — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Safety+Health Editor Melissa Ruminski writes about the dangers cell tower workers face on the job.

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