David Musgrave, who leads the Brain-Centric Reliability practice area at DEKRA (dekra.us), offers suggestions to combat the “virtual brain drain” inherent with virtual meetings and presentations.
Full article: Safety Leadership: Your brain on Zoom
Source: Safety Leadership
How to implement proper cleaning and sanitation as companies get back to business
Whether businesses and facilities are preparing to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdowns, or they are performing ongoing efforts to keep their space as clean and sanitized as possible, Goodway Technologies is offering some tips to keep surfaces and the indoor environment safer and cleaner for its occupants. Goodway, which manufactures specialized cleaning and sanitation equipment, has been implementing these steps as they continue to produce solutions for the wide array of industries seeking solutions to keep their employees, customers, and any building occupants safe and healthy.
Full article: How to implement proper cleaning and sanitation as companies get back to business
Source: Safety Best Practices
Safety and health CEOs discuss role of profession in pandemic recovery
The CEOs of the nation’s three leading safety organizations teamed up for an insightful discussion about how the occupational safety and health profession is evolving and expanding its presence as industries recover from COVID-19. The free webinar, “COVID-19: A Safety and Health CEO Perspective,” features Jennifer McNelly of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Lorraine Martin of the National Safety Council (NSC) and Larry Sloan of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
Full article: Safety and health CEOs discuss role of profession in pandemic recovery
Source: Safety Best Practices
Post-pandemic: What’s the new normal?
The history of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being written. When this pandemic ends – and it will end – a new normal may last for months, years, or forever. Planning for the after-effects of a pandemic is necessary.
Full article: Post-pandemic: What’s the new normal?
Source: Safety Best Practices
Electrical safety group creates infographic for people working from home
Arlington, VA — Aiming to promote electrical safety among people who are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Electrical Safety Foundation International has published an infographic.
Full article: Electrical safety group creates infographic for people working from home
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Manage workforce competencies to increase hiring success
Oil and gas workers face numerous hazards daily, including the risk of fires, explosions, falls, confined spaces, machine malfunctions and much more, which is why employers take every precaution to protect their personnel, assets and the environment.
Full article: Manage workforce competencies to increase hiring success
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Featured Product: Your Safe, Quality Food Starts Here
From protective clothing and gloves to facility identification and more, the Nelson-Jameson Safety & PPE Catalog is 256 pages of personal protective equipment and facility safety products designed to keep employees safe in the food industry.
Full article: Featured Product: Your Safe, Quality Food Starts Here
Source: Safety Best Practices
Safety Leadership: How leaders can rethink their role amid the COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a moment in time that will not only shape the future of your company, but your future as a leader,” says Don Martin, senior vice president and executive consultant at DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability.
Full article: Safety Leadership: How leaders can rethink their role amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Safety Leadership
How we lose safety judgment & skill development
Since mind not on task is bound to happen if you know how to do something well, there is much more “leverage” or efficiency in getting people to put more effort than they are currently making (none) into improving their safety-related habits.
Full article: How we lose safety judgment & skill development
Source: Safety Best Practices
The toughest job in safety? It could be cleaning up toxic messes
The OSHA standards below require employers to certify training. Which requires “A written certificate shall be given to each person so certified”?
Full article: The toughest job in safety? It could be cleaning up toxic messes
Source: Safety Best Practices