Archive for May 2017
Corporate Board of Directors and Safety: 5 Levels of Corporate Governance
The level of corporate responsibility for safety is varied in countries worldwide. In the UK there is a Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act enacted in 2007. If your corporate Board of Directors is looking for guidance on how they can champion the safety effort, the following information may help provide some structure. 5 Levels of Corporate…
Read MoreHow to Reduce 1/3 of Disabling Injuries by Addressing One Issue
Hand injuries account for one-third of the two million disabling on-the-job accidents each year. Eighty percent of these injuries are caused by pinch points! The hands and feet contain more bones than any other single part of the body. We use them all day, to do everything; they “take a licking and keep on ticking.” Feet provide us…
Read More“Smart Jewelry” for Personal Safety—-Wearable Technology for Mother’s Day or Graduation Gifts
Are you seeking a HIGHLY UNIQUE and VALUABLE gift that shows you love them? Does the person have everything? How about smart jewelry for personal safety? With the advent of wearable technology, it may be a low-cost bodyguard to bring a loved one (or you) home safe and sound. Below are a few options: Artemis—Smart jewelry. When…
Read More18 Examples of Active Safety Leadership
Organizations that have undergone major safety culture changes often agree that management commitment is the single “overwhelming” factor in achieving an effective safety and health program. Management leadership is a constant demonstration by the key managers in an organization that safety and health is a critical element of daily operations. The following 18 examples are…
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