PPE Article published

Here is an article that was just published by me and Nathan Crutchfield in the HSME Health and Safety magazine, published in the Middle East. What an honor!!

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PPE Assessment [Aug 2011]

Author

James Roughton

In this article we will discuss development of a personal protective equipment (PPE) process. The process begins with human performance concepts, a job hazard analysis for assessing potential risk and hazards, use of the Hierarchy of Controls before selecting PPE, and finally, implementing the use and administration of applicable PPE.  Read more at www.bay-publishing.com

 

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Heat Stress App

If you are worried about heat stress here is an app for you from OSHA.

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HEAT SAFETY TOOL

When you're working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it — right on your mobile phone. Read more at www.osha.gov

 

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How do you assess your safety culture?

This is a great overview of some elements of a good safety management system.

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Best Practices for Safety Climate, Culture and Management Systems August 8, 2011 The purpose of this video is to introduce the general concepts of a safety management system (SMS) to the typical corporate flight department. This video is not intended to describe all of the specifics of implementing an SMS program. The segments provide an overview of the generally accepted elements and how to implement a safety management system into any size flight department. Read more at www.nbaa.org

 

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What is a Safety Culture?

A nice series of Patient safety. Good Session.

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Patient Safety Podcast Seven Steps Artwork Patient Safety Podcast Seven Steps SuzetteWoodward 28 days ago 18 Plays Read more at soundcloud.com

 

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OSHA and Hazard Communication

Are you ready to change the way that you handle Hazard Communication?

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Title: Hazard Communication

DOL/OSHA

Abstract: OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import, and prepare labels and material safety data sheets to convey the hazards and associated protective measures to users of the chemicals. All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces are required to have a hazard communication program, including labels on containers, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and training for employees. Within the United States (U.S.), there are other Federal agencies that also have requirements for classification and labeling of chemicals at different stages of the life cycle. Internationally, there are a number of countries that have developed similar laws that require information about chemicals to be prepared and transmitted to affected parties. These laws vary with regard to the scope of substances covered, definitions of hazards, the specificity of requirements (e.g., specification of a format for MSDSs), and the use of symbols and pictograms. The inconsistencies between the various laws are substantial enough that different labels and safety data sheets must often be used for the same product when it is marketed in different nations. The diverse and sometimes conflicting national and international requirements can create confusion among those who seek to use hazard information. Labels and safety data sheets may include symbols and hazard statements that are unfamiliar to readers or not well understood. Containers may be labeled with such a large volume of information that important statements are not easily recognized. Development of multiple sets of labels and safety data sheets is a major compliance burden for chemical manufacturers, distributors, and transporters involved in international trade. Small businesses may have particular difficulty in coping with the complexities and costs involved. As a result of this situation, and in recognition of the extensive international trade in chemicals, there has been a long-standing effort to harmonize these requirements and develop a system that can be used around the world. In 2003, the United Nations adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Countries are now adopting the GHS into their national regulatory systems.  Read more at www.reginfo.gov

 

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Article on Safety Culture

This is a great article! But we must remember that developing an effective safety culture is hard work and does not happen over night.



Check it out my new website and provide me feed back as it grows. http://www.safetyculturepl​us.com

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Conversations: Farm Safety

Kristy Pagel Diamond V Dairy safety is a hot topic now that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is inspecting dairies. When producers and their advisors meet in the conference room (or around the kitchen table) to discuss the safety needs of their operations, a good first step is actively fostering a safety culture. The second step is developing and implementing a safety program, should one not currently exist.

1) How can a dairy nurture a safer culture and work environment? Read more at dairybusiness.com

 

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Something new from the CDC on Roof Bolting

Thought that I would share with everyone.

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NIOSH Publication No. 2006-135 Roof Bolting Machine Operators Skills Training for a Walk-Thru Roof Bolter Trainer's Guide

This trainer's guide is designed as a reference manual. Read more at www.cdc.gov

 

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What is this deal about recordability?

I think that this post has good point on Recordability. Recordability is just a number and my question: Is it worth the effort to just achieve no recordable injuries. To me this does not add value to the process. We need to consider moving beyond this and focus on the real causes of injuries. If we spent as much energy on fixing the problem as we do trying to reduce recordability, would be better off?



Would it be better to stop discussing un-safe acts and start understanding more about behaviors of everyone in the organization, from the floor level, supervision, top management, etc.



The challenge, as I see it, is to move beyond BBS to understanding Human Performance, for example how active errors (what you can observe) and latent errors (hidden errors built into the process) affect the organization.



My 2 Cents worth for today. It is Monday morning and I am looking for some healthy debate on this subject!!!!

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Who Cares How Many Days You've Gone Without an OSHA Recordable?

Do you want to be the employee that ruins the record?  Imagine that you are an employee who for the past 26 years has done a good job.  The quality and quantity of your production has been highly acceptable by everyone.  In fact, other employees strive to be like you because supervisors and managers say, "We wished everyone was like (you)."  Then one day you are working on a project and properly bending your knees and keeping your spine straight, and "snap", a sound you've never heard and a pain that you've never felt in you lower back.  At this point your attitude is, "How did that happen?"  The next day you are off work for the first day in your 26-year career; three days later you return.  As a person who values your personal integrity more than your job, you don't even think about the storm that is coming when you return to work.

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