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Because BBS processes typically have such a high rate of safe behaviors observed and very few at-risk behaviors, it is crucial to gather as much detail about the risky behavior as one can.

Creating a Step Change in Your BBS Process Through Big Data

Many initiatives start out strong but eventually lose momentum and become the next "flavor of the month."

Preventing Older Worker Slip-ups

No single activity is the answer for everyone. Look for any kind of low-impact, low embarrassment, low-pain activities that are relatively easy to do, low-risk, and are readily available nearby.

In the past, successfully downloading datalogged information from the instrument to a computer sometimes required a high degree of operational expertise. Today the procedure is nearly automatic. (GfG Instrumentation photo)

Choosing the Best Confined Space Gas Detector

The "best" confined space gas detector doesn't come from any one manufacturer; it's the instrument that best fulfills the requirements for your confined space program.

Weekly status checks should be performed only by people who are paying attention to absolutely everything and using a checklist that ensures all required elements are being properly reviewed. (Haws photo)

When Overfamiliarity Becomes a Problem

Avoid the dangerous trap in emergency equipment maintenance.

Your employees will notice your PPE, too. Make certain you are not on the mountaintop, but down in the work zone alongside the employees.

Keeping an Eye on Your Vision Protection Program

Your employees will notice your PPE, too. Make certain you are not on the mountaintop, but down in the work zone alongside the employees. This builds credibility.

Given that their emergency equipment is seldom needed, many facilities give minimum attention to OSHA

Wireless Safety System Can Cut Costs and Protect Workers

Given that they are seldom needed, many facilities give minimum attention to OSHA’s compliance standards.

Modern sample pumps can send their operating status and more to a smartphone or tablet, giving OSH professionals confidence the samples are "delivered on time and intact."

Air Sampling with Remote Control: Telematics for Personal Exposure Assessment

Modern sample pumps can send their operating status, current flow rate, and total volume sampled to a smartphone or tablet, giving safety and IH professionals confidence the samples are "delivered on time and intact."

The Bright Spotlight on Pro Football Concussions

Dr. Omalu subsequently was called in to consult on several retired football players' autopsies in which he identified CTE.



Leading Through Difficult Times

Precision is necessary to ensure recovery with the right resources to rebound. If you must make cuts, use a scalpel, not an axe.

Are you training your employees as frequently as required? Have you trained them to know when they should not attempt to fight a fire because it is too large?

Fire Extinguisher ABCs

Are you training your employees as frequently as required? Have you designated employees who are expected to stay behind? Have you trained them to know when they should not attempt to fight a fire because it is too large?

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