September 2019 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Waking up to the risks of workplace fatigue

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:08:00 +0000

The failure to prioritize rest is a growing concern – and taking a toll on U.S. workers. “Most employers underestimate how little sleep deprivation is necessary to result in detrimental outcomes,” one expert says.

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‘You can do the impossible when you set your mind to it’

Barry Bottino — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:07:00 +0000

A Q&A with National Safety Council President and CEO Lorraine M. Martin. (Bonus: Watch a video of the interview.)

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Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2019

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:06:00 +0000

The National Safety Council announces the “Rising Stars of Safety” – safety professionals younger than 40 who have distinguished themselves in the workplace, and who inspire others.

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Succession planning for safety

Barry Bottino — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:06:00 +0000

Some 75% of respondents to Safety+Health’s 2019 Job Outlook say their employers don’t have a succession plan for the safety and health function. How can employers begin the process?

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Large-scale incident safety for first responders

Barry Bottino — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:05:00 +0000

In the years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, training and preparation for police, fire and emergency medical services professionals has taken on heightened importance,

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Safety Leadership: Understand brain functions to understand mistakes

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:03:00 +0000

“There is no silver bullet for eliminating all error from the workplace,” says Michael Mangan of DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability. “However, organizations can put strong defenses in place.”

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All About You: Get the most out of conventions and conferences

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:02:00 +0000

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers advice for taking advantage of “all the opportunities you’ll have to learn and network” at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo.

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Speaker Spotlight: The safety observation blueprint

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:01:00 +0000

“It is important to clearly define the safety observation process in organizations to achieve maximum benefit from the activity and avoid a ‘checking-the-box’ exercise,” says Cary Usrey, process improvement leader at Predictive Solutions, who adds that observations “should be a two-way conversation aimed at developing an understanding and providing mutual benefit.”

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My Story: Daniel J. Hughes

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Daniel J. Hughes shares how he got into the EHS field.

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My Story: Randee Johnson

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Randee Johnson shares how she got into the EHS field.

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