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We target zero-injuries by using one of the long standing leading indicators for a safe workplace, near-miss reports. I’ve seen near-misses that report someone being hit in the hard hat by a falling tool – near-miss or direct hit? Another… Continue reading →

In many of my presentations at PDCs (Professional Development Conference) or other workplace safety conferences many times federal OSHA inspectors are in attendance. If I know they are present, I break out my bumper sticker that reads “I Love OSHA”.… Continue reading →

Safety Blog Topic Introduction

One of the Associates at the Safety Institute is Gary Sheely. While I work with the physical and leadership aspects of creating a safe workplace he works to improve the emotional aspects of workplace safety. It… Continue reading →

I am continually surprised how much leadership matters when it comes to creating a safe workplace, and I am not sure why I’m surprised after all this time. Recently while working with one of my clients who is struggling with… Continue reading →

In 1977 I went to work in the electrical utility industry not really understanding the risk that I faced each day.  At the time OSHA was saving a section of the regulation that today is known as CFR 1910.269.  Today… Continue reading →

When it comes to accomplishing anything in life the people involved must realize that action is a requirement.  You can sit around in meetings and plan, discuss, and draw diagrams on the whiteboard until you are out of ideas, breath,… Continue reading →

I tell audiences all the time that safety is a head game.  If you think you are safe because you believe your actions will reduce the risk, you will likely succeed.  Keep in mind that it is important to know… Continue reading →

“Keep safety simple” is my motto.  There is a feeling that safety rules make people safe, but it is the act of following the rules that reduces the risk of an event leading to injuries or death.  In more than… Continue reading →

We spend a lot of time talking safety.  Be careful out there, follow the rules, take time to do it safe, etc, etc, etc., but are we taking time to walk around and look for hazards?  This past year I… Continue reading →

Is it safe to go into your workplace? You say, “Carl what kind of question is that? Of course, it is safe!” How do you know it is unless you have walked it down with the intent to recognize, evaluate,… Continue reading →