Articles by Tom Musick

Fact vs. fiction: OSHA compliance assistance and on-site consultation

A Q&A with Deputy Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab

May 22, 2016

In an exclusive interview with Safety+Health, OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab discusses what he says are myths regarding the agency’s enforcement efforts and compliance assistance resources.

During Workers’ Memorial Week, safety advocates call for stronger protections

May 22, 2016

Tom Musick and Sarah Trotto

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To mark Workers’ Memorial Week, advocacy groups issued reports and called for increased worker protections and additional research to prevent on-the-job injuries.

2016 Job Outlook

As safety pros change jobs, new challenges arise

April 24, 2016

Tom Musick

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Across industries, workers are changing jobs more frequently than their parents and grandparents did. Safety+Health’s 2016 Job Outlook survey asked: How does job turnover among safety pros affect worker safety?

Staying safe in construction

As work picks up, construction firms must do their part to keep injuries down

March 27, 2016

Tom Musick

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A recent survey shows that more than 70 percent of construction firms expect to add to their workforce in 2016. As the construction market heats up in many sectors, what can employers do to help keep construction workers – particularly new or inexperienced workers – safe?

Distinctive injury deaths by state

March 26, 2016

Tom Musick

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Maps tell stories. They define our space. They illustrate our surroundings. They inspire our daydreams. A pair of researchers, Sara E. Heins and Cassandra K. Crifasi, of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, wanted to know what a map might tell us about distinctive injury deaths in each state.

HEARING LOSS PREVENTION

Hearing conservation: Listen up

Safety pros can take steps to protect workers from occupational hearing loss

February 21, 2016

Tom Musick

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OSHA estimates that 30 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise every year. What can safety professionals do to help protect the workforce from hearing loss?

TOUGH, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE

The one-person safety team

Three professionals share their experiences of being the only dedicated safety pro onsite

January 24, 2016

Tom Musick

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In some organizations, the safety team consists of one person. What challenges does this create? How does a safety professional avoid feeling isolated and keep up with important trends when he or she is all alone? Three safety pros weigh in.

Workplace violence prevention

Experts say dialogue, drills are essential to protecting workers

December 19, 2015

Tom Musick

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The potential for workplace violence exists across organizations of all sizes, in all industries and in all geographic locations. What do safety professionals need to know? How can they increase awareness and preparedness without fostering anxiety?

Moving forward: Helping workers cope after they witness a serious incident

November 22, 2015

Tom Musick

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Workers who witness a co-worker’s injury or death may be traumatized – and distracted from working safely – after the incident. What can safety professionals and employers do to help workers regain their composure and refocus on safety?

Salary Survey 2015

October 25, 2015

Tom Musick

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The results of Safety+Health’s 2015 Salary Survey are in, featuring data from 1,400 safety professionals, broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up?