Inspection Checklists & The Safety Inspection’s Flaw
Use the following steps if you are asked to write questions for a safety inspection. Determine the area to be inspected. Ask workers in the area what tasks/jobs they do. Ask them to send you a copy of applicable rules. When you receive the rules (don’t panic) read through the applicable sections and mark those […]
The Five Workplace Hazard Categories
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Five Workplace Hazard Categories Look for hazards in each of these five categories. (Click to enlarge) Look for hazards in each of these five categories. To help identify workplace hazards it’s useful to categorize them into an easy-to-remember acronym: “MEEPS”. The first three categories, Materials, Equipme nt and Environment, represent hazardous physical conditions that, according to SAIF Corporation, account for about 3% […]
Proactive Recognition Programs That Work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Proactive Recognition Programs That Work There are many safety incentive programs: some work and some don’t. Here’s a short list of proven successful safety incentive programs that you can implement in your company: Safety Bucks: Supervisors carry safety bucks, and when they see someone doing something right, they reward them. The employee can take […]
Reactive vs. Proactive Safety Strategies
Reactive vs. Proactive Safety Strategies Be proactive to prevent accidents. Don’t Just React to Safety It’s sad but true – some companies have adopted an approach to safety and health that emphasizes a reactive strategy. A reactive approach assumes that accidents just happen, and there’s not much that can be done about it. Consequently, the […]
Three Types of Safety Leadership Approach
Leadership Every day, employees, supervisors and managers have many opportunities to communicate and act in ways that demonstrate safety leadership. Unfortunately, these opportunities go unanswered because they are not seen as opportunities. Employers and managers do not understand that the simple expression of tough-caring safety leadership can result in enormous benefits. The inability to perceive […]
Safety Moment : Cedera jari serius saat perawatan mesin kapal
Safety Moment : Cedera jari serius saat perawatan mesin kapal Terjadi sebuah insiden di mana seorang engineer mengalami cedera jari yang serius ketika melakukan perawatan mesin rutin. Insiden itu terjadi saat perombakan mesin (overhaul) di mana ada pergantian piston. Setelah mengeluarkan salah satu piston, tutup bearing bawah telah dilepas dan crankshaft diturunkan untuk memindahkan crank […]
