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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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Benefits of On-Site Safety Training
12.19.2024 ComplianceYour worksites rely on employees to complete projects on time and within budget. While quality equipment helps, it’s essential to…
How to Create a Safety Culture in Your Workplace
12.19.2024 ComplianceEvery industry and workplace needs a strong safety culture. Safety culture prioritizes people first, integrating consideration, accountability, action, and wisdom.…
New FTA Rule Establishes Safety Standards for Rail Workers on Tracks
11.18.2024 ComplianceThe Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has introduced a final rule establishing mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees working…
Head Protection at a Turning Point – A Look at Key Findings from the ISEA & J. J. Keller Collaborative Study
11.18.2024 Current Events The latest joint study by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)…
Disaster at Plastics Plant: Could it have been avoided?
10.15.2024 Current EventsIn today’s fast-paced business world, understanding the difference between priorities and values is essential, especially when it comes to safety…
OSHA Unveils New Tools for Tracking and Reporting Workplace Injuries
10.15.2024 ComplianceIn an effort to improve workplace safety, OSHA has introduced two key tools for employers and workers to better track…
Is Net-Zero a Realistic Goal for All Companies?
10.15.2024 Current EventsAs the urgency of climate action intensifies, a significant majority of companies are taking strides toward net-zero emissions. Recent studies…
Are Safety Conferences Worth It?
10.15.2024 Current EventsIn today’s rapidly evolving workplace safety landscape, one pressing question arises: are safety conferences worth the investment of time and…
Preparing for OSHA’s New HazCom Final Rule: A Guide from NASP
10.15.2024 ComplianceAs safety professionals, staying informed about regulatory changes that impact workplace safety is critical. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
What Is Ergonomics?
10.15.2024 ComplianceErgonomics is all about understanding how humans interact with various systems in their environment. In any setting, people face different…
Guide to Confined Spaces
10.15.2024 ComplianceA workplace can feature numerous layouts, from open warehouses with aisles of shelves to offices with rows of cubicles. Many…
Certified Safety Manager: Construction (CSMC)
10.15.2024 Live ClassesCertified Construction Safety Construction Safety Managers must handle many tasks related to construction projects. They plan and coordinate aspects of…