The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines risk as; “possibility of loss or injury.” As humans we sometimes take risks and in doing so, we sometimes get hurt. Though it may seem common-sense to some, many people are not able to properly identify risk-factors, especially in the workplace.
Being safe often goes against human nature. As leaders, we need to learn more about human dynamics and how we go through the decision-making process. The training course, “Safety Decision Making: Overcoming Human Nature,” explains just this; why people do what they do.
This course helps in comprehending how we learn from the results of our actions and act upon these, whether negative or positive outcomes. It also defines the term, “normalized deviation,” which occurs when an unacceptable risk becomes acceptable over time, and the repercussions of this habit.
Humans are complex creatures and have the ability to rise above basic instincts. With the help of proper training and consistent leaders, your workers will gain knowledge and work more safely.
Improperly handled and disposed of waste can cause harm to humans and the environment; when not properly disposed of this seemingly harmless trash becomes hazardous waste. Hazardous waste is produced in almost every industry.
To help promote training, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), implements procedures and stipulations in the majority of workplaces to ensure the safety of employees. Though these guidelines are in place, many employers fail to realize the vital role they play in ensuring these measures are put into action at their organization.
When employers do not take responsibility by confirming their employees are following regulations, they are susceptible to being blamed if/when an accident takes place. Unfortunately, a grain storage complex in Illinois faced this reality when two young employees lost their lives on the job.
From the business office to a grain storage complex, 
When we think who our customers are, we tend to only think about who we are servicing externally. We really need to recognize all our customers and all of their needs.
Though we may not realize, many of our activities involve eye protection; eyeglasses to see more clearly, trendy sunglasses to block the sun and goggles for skiing. Yet, when it comes to eye safety and protection on the job, why does it seem we are okay with skimping on using proper protection? Losing your eye sight is something that can never be replaced, implementing proper protection at your workplace is essential in the prevention of eye injuries.
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One way to begin educating on distracted driving is to partake in Distracted Driving Awareness Month during April. The National Safety Council provides an entire webpage devoted to “
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Unlike ladders, scaffolds offer a platform to work and move around on. Safety is especially important when working on scaffolding; OSHA has specific training regulations for multiple types of scaffolding. Mastery offers training for supported and suspended scaffolding.
Electricity is produced at a variety of places such as power plants, hydroelectric dams, wind turbines and solar panels. These locations generate tiny particles, electrons, and move them from where the electricity is being produced to where it is being used – the electrical current. This electrical current gravitates to the ground for a continuous flow and will go through whatever it needs to, to reach the ground… even humans.
