Many safety managers tend to heavily focus on getting safety protocols, training, and equipment in place. While health and safety control measures are necessary components for a safe workplace, they may not be as effective without employee adherence. The cold, hard truth is that PPE that isn’t worn does nothing; training that isn’t paid attention to helps no one; and protocols that are not followed have weak results. With all that in mind, it is easy to see how important it is to create an environment where worker engagement is a top priority. One very effective way of accomplishing this is b ..read more

Delivering short safety talks (commonly known as toolbox talks) is crucial for helping teams work safely. But it’s not easy if you struggle with public speaking (as four in 10 Americans do) or simply find it hard to keep your audience focused ..read more

You’ve probably heard this sentence before: “Safety is our top priority.” But priorities are always on a list, and lists can change. Think about other company priorities you may have. For example, the following is essential ..read more

Safety (or “toolbox”) talks are a simple way to educate workers and promote better awareness of the risks they face, but even the most seasoned safety manager might struggle to come up with fresh daily safety topics for the workplace from week to week ..read more

Safety in the workplace is a must, but it can also be a tough thing to navigate. Leaders within the space are always looking for ways to create a jobsite environment that meets or exceeds recommended safety standards. One method that has become popular is the implementation of a safety incentive program ..read more

Workplace safety posters can be a chore. Most people don’t like to read, which defeats their purpose. Additionally, companies make the mistake of placing posters on already-cluttered safety boards where they get lost in the shuffle. Thus, they become a waste of money and resources ..read more

Technology is growing rapidly, and with it, new and advanced safety innovations. From warehouse workers to construction tradespeople, ideally everyone is highly focused on keeping their people safe while on the job. This demand to know how to provide safety in the workplace has created an amazing emerging market filled with gear and gadgets that all have the same goal: worker safety. Here is a look at some of the ways this is being accomplished ..read more

Safety at work is everyone’s business and should include a safety equipment list. This list does not need to be complicated, and can be as simple as listing personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory or as complex as providing full workshop safety equipment list. The purpose of such a list is to ensure that workplaces are not only as safe as possible for workers, but to also comply with health and safety legislation ..read more

You wouldn’t want your employees to lose a hand at work any more than you’d want them to lose their temper, so if hand safety isn’t one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of workplace safety, you should think again. No matter what industry you’re in, hands are by far the most commonly used tool your employees have. An employee’s hands are their go-everywhere/do-everything multi-purpose tool ..read more

There are a frightening number of manufacturing workplace hazards with the potential to cause incidents or injuries that are easily preventable, which is one of the reasons for companies to host regular “toolbox talks” or safety meetings to discuss manufacturing safety topics and tips ..read more