Mike Snyder of DEKRA offers a path for implementing an effective risk-based management approach.
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Safety Leadership: The link between successful outcomes and supervisor excellence
“Even if we know that a certain safe behavior is expected – or even required – of us, the consequences are the most important influence on future behavior,” says Erika Gwilt of DEKRA.
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What’s that smell? Odor management should be part of your OHS program
How humans and other animals detect odors is an intriguing topic. Each OHS pro should understand the basics of how to interpret chemical exposures.
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Safety Leadership: Reducing exposure to help prevent soft-tissue injuries: The leader’s role
“Often, workers may not be aware of what’s causing their chronic pain or discomfort. Therefore, leaders need to become aware of and understand what they can do to help,” say Bruce Madsen and Grace Thai of DEKRA.
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The great resignation: What is a job’s purpose and how does this affect OHS pros?
The Great Resignation, Big Quit, and Big Strike are just a few of the terms used to describe the phenomenon of the large number of people who, during Covid times, took drastic actions to remedy dissatisfaction with their job.
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Safety Leadership: Foster a culture of accountability
“Accountability is a safety leadership best practice that’s in demand,” says Paul Angelo of DEKRA.
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Macroeconomics is key to OHS
Understanding macroeconomics is helpful as you advance in your OHS career. Macroeconomics is the big picture evaluation of how an economy works based upon numerous influences at the local, regional, and global levels.
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Politics surround Pregnant Workers Act
Rich economies need women to work. But women present a special health and safety risk at work when they become pregnant. How do rich economies manage this risk?
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Safety Leadership: A leader’s role in fostering well-being on the front line
“Fostering well-being requires an understanding of what’s working well and identifying improvement opportunities,” says Angelica Grindle of DEKRA.
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Safety Leadership: Safety leadership in 2022: What’s new?
“How leaders set the tone and how they own the results – and all things in between – affect exposure, because their messages and actions carry weight,” says David Musgrave of DEKRA.
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