How to Avoid Safety Blind Spots

Episode 145

How to Avoid Safety Blind Spots

Safety blind spots in the workplace may be more prevalent than you think. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how safety blind spots develop as well as how you can recognize and mitigate them.

Experienced drivers are aware of their blind spots, the areas around the car that cannot be directly seen by the driver, but throughout the years, they have learned to drive with the these blind spots because their safety and the safety of their passengers depends on it.

Blind spots can show up in other areas of life as well, even at work. In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how workplace safety blind spots develop as well as how you can recognize and mitigate them.

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A special thank you to the National Fire Protection Association.

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About the Author

Sydny Shepard is the former editor of Occupational Health & Safety.

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