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Overdose deaths in the workplace increased by 38 percent annual between 2013 and 2016, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics – and they show no sign of slowing down. As the opioid crisis continues unabated, more and more employers are trying to whether or not they should establish a program that would make naloxone available in the event of an overdose.

Full article: Should you prepare for an opioid overdose in your workplace?
Source: Safety Best Practices

A new guideline intended to reduce one of the most significant workplace violence risks in the healthcare industry has been released.
“Violent Patient / Patient Visitor Management” by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) urges Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) to establish specific violence prevention and aggression management policies, processes and practices to deter, identify and manage violent events.

Full article: Guide to managing violent patients, visitors developed
Source: Safety Best Practices

The term “Safety culture” has become like the term “engagement” in popular management writings. There is no common agreement on the term. We are left with (mis)interpretations of terms like “safety culture,” which lead to haphazard attempts at changing organizations toward improvement.

Full article: ‘Safety culture’ is a messy concept
Source: Safety Best Practices

An OSHA health compliance officer (an industrial hygienist — IH) recently put me in an ethical dilemma. While conducting “side-by-side” air sampling as the employer’s representative during an OSHA inspection, I observed that the OSHA IH was not sampling for asbestos correctly.

Full article: Why you need an industrial hygienist along during OSHA site sampling
Source: Safety Best Practices

An OSHA health compliance officer (an industrial hygienist — IH) recently put me in an ethical dilemma. While conducting “side-by-side” air sampling as the employer’s representative during an OSHA inspection, I observed that the OSHA IH was not sampling for asbestos correctly.

Full article: During OSHA site air sampling you want an IH rep monitoring side-by-side
Source: Safety Best Practices

When using industrial equipment that emit high voltages, any carelessness in handling electrical transformers can lead to expensive equipment failures and invite unwanted fatalities. This is why inspection of electrical transformers is essential. Regular inspections and periodic maintenance help identify impending issues at the earliest and prevent future problems.

Full article: 10 transformer safety practices for electricians and industrial professionals
Source: Safety Best Practices

Use Improved Visual Literacy to deliver enhanced safety performance; advance your safety program; and engage employees.

Full article: VISUAL literacy workshop
Source: Safety Best Practices

According to accidents reported under RIDDOR in 2017, nine percent of fatal injuries were found to be caused by contact with moving machinery. Improving facility safety is critical to safeguard staff, but did you know safety can impact productivity and machine effectiveness too? Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at obsolete equipment supplier EU Automation, shares his three tips for machine safety.

Full article: Three steps to machine safety
Source: Safety Best Practices

Distinct Infrastructure Group Inc. (DIG) recently announced that it has been recognized by the Utility Contractors Association of Ontario (UCA) with the Association’s 2018 Safety Performance Award.

Each year the UCA recognizes contractors who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to safety and achieved outstanding safety results. This year DIG was recognized in the category of contractors with over 250,000 hours of work performed.

Full article: Canadian utility contractor wins safety award
Source: Safety Best Practices