often, when supervisors conduct safety inspections, they tend to concentrate on conditions or “things” that may lead to accidents. While it is very important to frequently identify unsafe conditions and correct those situations, it is even more critical to conduct … Continue reading →

What if you, a supervisor, were offered a very significant bonus, say $1 million, for maintaining your department’s current production level? At the same time, however, you must eliminate employee accidents for six months. What would you do? Let’s say … Continue reading →

In many industries, the number of work-related injuries and near misses seems to increase during the summertime. Have you ever wondered why that might happen? Some firms believe an increase in employee injuries takes place when supervisors go on vacation, … Continue reading →

 Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between human beings and their physical work environment. This emerging science is providing insight onto how a poorly designed fit between an individual and his/her work space can result in long-term disabling effects. … Continue reading →

Eighty percent of all accidents occur because of unsafe employee acts. Behind those acts you sometimes find an indifferent attitude, inattention or someone in a hurry. Your company can have the very best safety program in place, but if your … Continue reading →

The “buzz” word today is “VALUE”, whether you’re in the hardware store, a car dealership or about to get your house painted.  The word value is defined in part, by Webster as: “relative worth, utility, or importance; something intrinsically valuable … Continue reading →