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Why psychological health and safety (PHS) is the future of workplace safety
By Olga Morawczynski Psychological Health and Safety
The safety landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Over the next decade, the biggest threats to workplace safety won’t come from machinery malfunctions or ladder falls. Rather, they’ll come from psychosocial hazards: excessive workload, unsupportive leadership, workplace bullying, and lack or autonomy. These are the hidden risks that erode attention, impair decision-making, and…
How to Become a Safety Manager
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The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace. However, it’s not always an easy job, and getting qualified can be challenging without the right credentials. You must consider whether you have the right traits, if you plan to get a degree, which industry…
How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs
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While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can protect employees and financial assets. Whether you’re a business owner or manager, equipping yourself or a staff member to develop safety programs can save your company money. Alongside the financial benefits of having a team…
How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records
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Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. Safety records rarely make headlines unless something goes wrong, but when an accident happens, they provide critical information. They can reveal emerging patterns linked to workplace dangers, and lives can be saved when action…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes regulations, performs inspections, conducts training and education, and works with state agencies and other industry regulators. OSHA also establishes safety recordkeeping requirements to track and monitor workplace accidents in various industries. Learn more about OSHA…
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OSHA’s Collaboration with DOJ
02.12.2024 ComplianceThe Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it would be working more closely with OSHA on cases where criminal charges…
Washington Fall Protection Alignment
02.12.2024 Current EventsThe Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is undertaking revisions to its fall protection standards as part of its…
2024 OSHA Penalties
01.18.2024 ComplianceViolations of safety rules on jobsites are now more expensive as the Labor Department announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments to…
OSHA’s Expanded 300A Reporting Due Soon!
01.18.2024 ComplianceIt’s 2024, and with the new year comes the March 2 deadline for OSHA’s Form 300A injury and illness reporting.…
96 Minutes
01.18.2024 Current EventsFederal fatality data revealed that work-related injuries resulted in the death of a worker every 96 minutes in the U.S.…
FREE Membership with CSD Beta Exam
01.18.2024 CertificationsAs part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your professional development, we’re excited to announce a special opportunity – to…
Update to 1910.156 Proposed
01.18.2024 ComplianceOSHA has published a proposal to update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for emergency responders, including…
Cannabis Dust a Major Respiratory Hazard?
12.18.2023 ComplianceThe 2022 death of a Massachusetts cannabis worker has the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) concerned about…
Precautions for Job Site Safety Hazards in the Rain
08.21.2023 ComplianceAs a safety professional, knowing the safety protocols in different weather conditions is crucial to protecting yourself and your workers.…
The Differences Between Incidents vs. Accidents in the Workplace
08.21.2023 ComplianceWhen safety professionals know the differences between an incident vs. an accident, they can better reduce risks in the workplace,…
How to Handle Hazardous Materials
08.21.2023 ComplianceIf you’re a safety professional, you understand the importance of handling hazardous materials or chemicals in your workplace. Exposure to…
Hearing Protection Safety in Construction
08.21.2023 ComplianceUsing hearing protection on construction sites is crucial because it safeguards workers against hearing loss. It can also enhance communication,…