Safety Programs Built With Employee Input
Safety programs work best by consulting workers. EHS expert Lori Siegelman of W&M Environmental tells how to involve employees to build safety programs. Lori says a worker doing a task is the best person to ask about safety for that task. Dan Clark also asks Lori for her opinion of workers as safety observers. In…
Dan Clark | January 26, 2016 | Podcast, Safety Programs | Hazcom, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety | 14 min read
Myths Of Behavior Observation Safety
Behavior observation means workers watch out for each other. Safety expert Marc McClure shatters myths, tells of reducing incidents with his staff by 80 percent. Marc manages 350 people as Divisional Safety Manager at electrical contractor IES Commercial & Industrial in Grand Island, Nebraska. Marc dispels these fables in this podcast: Myth: “Behavior observation is…
Dan Clark | November 19, 2015 | Behavior Observation, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 19 min read
HazCom Labels And SDSs – OSHA Talks
HazCom labels and SDSs are confusing – until now. Two OSHA industrial hygienists explain what is happening right now with the Hazard Communication Standard. Hear about HCS 2012 changes in chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets. OSHA’s Lana Nieves and Sven Rundman of The Directorate of Enforcement Programs discuss major and minor details that every…
Dan Clark | September 18, 2015 | HazCom Labels, Podcast | GHS, Hazcom, Labeling, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 11 min read
Front-Line Workers And Safety
Front-line workers shouldn’t be fired for blowing the whistle on safety. Their observations need to be taken seriously by managers, says Dr. Sidney Dekker. Employees in the middle of the action know real-world safety, according to Dr. Dekker. As front-line workers, their safety opinions are an asset, not a nuisance. Also, safety is bogged down…
Dan Clark | August 27, 2015 | Front-Line Workers, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 16 min read
Safety Kickoffs That Really Work, Pt 1
Safety kickoffs can have spark and NOT be boring. Hear John Drebinger, Jr., expert safety speaker, give great tips on engaging and informing employees. In a safety kickoff, John suggests visual aids, cartoons and even joke telling to keep workers’ attention. John is also a magician, and uses magic tricks to deliver some messages. John…
Dan Clark | July 21, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Kickoffs | Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 20 min read
OSHA Inspections – How To Prepare
OSHA inspections are a breeze if you’re ready. An OSHA Consultation Manager tells how OSHA can help your company be safe and ready for inspection. For FREE. An OSHA consultation visit cannot trigger an OSHA inspection. Consultation and Enforcement divisions operate separately, says Roy Kroker, Consultation Manager of OSHA, Oregon. In this podcast, Dan Clark…
Dan Clark | June 15, 2015 | OSHA Inspections, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 16 min read
Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down – Pt 2
Fall prevention requires employer planning and employee training. Listen to Matt McNicholas of OSHA discuss the annual Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down May 4-15, 2015. Matt says employers need to do three things to keep employees safe from falls: 1. Plan ahead to get work done safely. 2. Provide the correct equipment. 3. Train the exposed…
Dan Clark | May 7, 2015 | Fall Prevention, Podcast | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 12 min read
Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down – Pt 1
Fall prevention saves lives. Hear Dr. Christine Branche of NIOSH talk passionately about the annual Construction Fall Safety Stand-Down May 4-15, 2015. Dr. Branche explains that companies are asked to pause work on job sites to review fall prevention with employees. Dr. Branche is Director Of The Office Of Construction Safety And Health for NIOSH,…
Dan Clark | April 29, 2015 | Fall Prevention, Podcast, Stand-Down | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 8 min read
New HazCom Labeling Standards
HazCom labeling changes are here. OSHA’s new standards finally match GHS labeling. Expert Chuck Paulausky, CHMM, explains hazard communication labeling. Chuck says the new labels are a big safety improvement from previous systems. He explains the new rules, and their similarities to NFPA, GHS and HMIS labels. Dan Clark hosts the interview with Mr. Paulausky.…
Dan Clark | April 8, 2015 | Hazard Communication, HazCom Labeling, Podcast | Facility Marking, Hazcom, Labeling, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 14 min read
NFPA 70E Standards 2015
NFPA 70E electrical standards see a major shift in the 2015 edition. Hear Bill Burke of the NFPA explain the change in risk assessment. Bill urges non-electricians to be aware of NFPA 70E. It will help them understand the potential for huge liabilities with loss of life, critical injuries, and equipment damage from electrical hazards.…
Dan Clark | March 23, 2015 | Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 9 min read
Electrical Safety At Work
Electrical safety at work kicks up a notch with strong advice from OSHA trainer Jon Koppari. Hear Jon’s tips for safety managers, owners and workers. In 13 short minutes, Jon covers lockout/tagout; arc flash PPE, arc flash labeling, NFPA 70E regulations and much more. Jon even explains why birds aren’t electrocuted when they rest on…
Dan Clark | March 18, 2015 | Electrical Safety, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fire Safety, Labeling, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 8 min read
Safety Management System Improvements
Safety Management. Has it helped workplace safety improve? Safety management systems expert Maureen Johnson, of IBM, rates 30 years of safety. As the Integrated Health Services Program Manager for IBM, Maureen describes strides made in safety management systems since she entered the industry in 1985. Dan Clark interviews Ms. Johnson about the different types of…
Dan Clark | March 6, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Management | NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 9 min read
Safety Recognition Programs That Work
Safety recognition programs that cost the least work the best. Hear a former OSHA trainer explain how to have a better recognition program inexpensively. Steve Geigle worked for 16 years with OSHA, Oregon. He’s seen safety recognition programs fail miserably. Hear Steve detail the reasons for the failures, such as too much emphasis on rewards.…
Dan Clark | March 5, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Recognition | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 13 min read
OSHA Inspections – What To Expect
OSHA inspections can create panic in every safety manager. Relax. An OSHA Enforcement Manager responds to 18 questions on inspections, revealing the facts. Gary Beck, Enforcement Manager of Oregon OSHA, explains what any company owner or safety manager should expect during a safety inspection. Dan Clark interviews Gary on how to prepare for their surprise…
Dan Clark | March 2, 2015 | OSHA Inspections, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 9 min read
Do A Combustible Dust Test
Combustible dust explosions can happen in a confined workspace without notice. Hear dust and flammability expert Dr. Ashok Dastidar discuss a Go/No-Go test, and how to collect a sample of dust in your facility. Fine metal or organic particles can burst into flames. Dr. Dastidar warns that dust which comes from something that isn’t normally…
Dan Clark | February 27, 2015 | Combustible Dust, Podcast | Fire Safety, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 12 min read
