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Reducing Serious Injuries and Fatalities – SafeStart

WEBThe hierarchy of controls became the gold standard for reducing SIFs in workplaces. After all, if you can eliminate a hazard (and new hazards rarely arise), most injuries and …

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Manage Human Factors in Safety Management Systems With 3

WEBUnderstand human factors management at a leadership level. One of the fundamental concepts in human factors training is making sure that workers understand …

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Are Employers Responsible for Non-Work Related Injuries

WEBA common misconception is that because the injury is not specifically work-related (or goes unreported), the employer has no responsibility following the injury. Out …

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March Forward Safely With These March-Specific Off-the-Job …

WEBDaylight Sleep Debt Time. March is often the month when you start incurring sleep debt—if you need 8 hours of sleep per night but you only get 5, you have 3 hours …

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Reflecting on Safety – SafeStart

WEBStage 1: Realization. This stage is marked by high injury rates and workers’ compensation costs. Employees are at high risk of injury and the company at high risk of liability. The …

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How the Holiday Rush Impacts Safety – SafeStart

WEB1. Prepare a to-do list. The first thing you should do in an effort to get ahead of rushing—prepare a to-do list to make potentially overwhelming tasks more …

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What Are the Safety Signs in Your Workplace

WEBFluorescent orange or red-orange is for biological hazards. Other colors of signage should be used to notify people of different situations. For example, blue …

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5 Toolbox Topics Meant for March – SafeStart

WEBFor 2021, National Ladder Safety Month has five key themes (one per week): The first week is devoted to choosing the right ladder for the job. The second week is all about safety …

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6 Qualities That Make a Safety Leader – SafeStart

WEBThey communicate. Effective implementation and adherence to safety practices require an open dialog. A safety leader knows that simply rolling out a new …

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The Ultimate Guide to Safety Posters – SafeStart

WEBWhile a safety board is a good place for employees to consistently look for information, your poster should be displayed in an area relevant to the poster. For …

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A Culture of Champions – SafeStart

WEBSafety champions—the men and women who embody the values of safety—can be the difference between just being in compliance and having a thriving safety-focused …

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3 Must-Join LinkedIn Safety Groups – SafeStart

WEB3 Must-Join LinkedIn Safety Groups. For anyone spearheading health and safety initiatives at their workplace, it can help to have access to articles, opinions and …

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3 Toolbox Topics to Overcome the February Funk – SafeStart

WEBSpecific examples include silica dust, asbestos fibers, diesel engine exhaust, wood dust, metalworking fluids, welding, painting and coal tars. These three major topics …

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5 Challenges of Construction Safety – SafeStart

WEBSkewed perception of risk. The largest and loudest dangers on a construction site rarely cause the most injuries. That’s because workers are safest when …

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6 Fresh Topics for January Toolbox Talks – SafeStart

WEBYour toolbox talk should cover the signs and symptoms of cold stress that results in health issues like hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot and chilblains. …

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12 Signs of Management’s Commitment to Safety – SafeStart

WEBHere are 12 trademark signs that demonstrate that management thinks safety is a priority. All leaders should know the regulatory/ compliance requirements for …

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Why You Should Champion Safety Champions – SafeStart

WEBWhen they support and disseminate a safety guideline, others listen and follow. As a result, safety champions act as a bridge between management and the …

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5 Timely Ideas for September Toolbox Talks – SafeStart

WEBIn case anyone forgot, the proper way to wash hands is to wet them and scrub with soap—including the backs of the hands, in between the fingers, under the …

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