NIST researchers are laying the technical groundwork for manufacturers to develop accurate devices.
How fitting that one of the best-known symbols of the modern U.S. safety industry is adding stainless steel suicide prevention nets.
The Laws of Motion are an actual physical set of laws describing the workings of universal forces. Leaders can thoughtfully and strategically apply these to successfully navigate through the challenges of Safety leadership.
Individuals at any level should be able to see themselves as actors in the strategy.
There will always be new opportunities for greater efficiency and new results. If you are indeed doing the right things, how could you be better at it?
Even very small changes in seven postural elements can show a strong effect on balance, strength—as well as on internal states.
Because potential budget cuts could hit federal agencies’ research budgets hard, the timing of the decision is unfortunate.
Look for the rebrand to start rolling out in the first quarter of 2018 with a refreshed website.
Profile your desired leader. What would you see them doing or hear them saying that indicates they are in the right position and a change-agent?
Disconnected leaders are typically stymied when it comes to sensing trends of change, making effective plans, deeply motivating others, and implementing game-changing actions.
I applaud the NSC's chief executive and the council for setting this ambitious goal and keeping it on the front burner at every opportunity.
Where there is no behavioral integrity, trust, relationships, and maturing the culture all suffer. Progress will be at a standstill.
In my experience in the realms of Safety performance, Magnifying Vision is the most underutilized of the three types of Visioning.
OSHA's construction industry fall protection standard, 29 CFR 1926.501, was its most-cited standard during fiscal year 2015, and construction standards for safe use of scaffolding and ladders also ranked among OSHA's Top Ten that year.
The 3 B's are effective watchpoints for moving and working stronger, safer, and more in control.
Thinking we can always be better, and hazards and risks can always be reduced, should dominate thinking throughout an organization.
Dividing attention through multitasking can increase slips/trips/falls, and also contribute to soft-tissue injuries, driving accidents, caught by/between, struck by problems, and many more.
Which behavior would make the biggest difference in yielding the results you need?
The company decided to pursue "participative ergonomics" and designated 100 ergonomic champions and coaches, along with mentorship programs.
Most organizations, both at the corporate and local site level can only effectively manage and execute against four to five major priorities per year.