Articles by Tom Musick

Study on head sizes, shapes could lead to safer helmets in the workplace

September 3, 2015

Let’s say you are a safety professional at a construction company. And let’s say that your workers have all types of heads – oval, circular, long, square, you name it. Why would you ask all of them to wear identically shaped hard hats for protection?

OIL AND GAS WORKERS

Safety during a downturn

The oil and gas industry is struggling. How do employers promote worker safety in a lean job market?

August 23, 2015

Tom Musick

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A recent downturn in the oil and gas industry has created challenges for safety professionals. How can they keep workers safe amid more stress and fewer resources?

Lone worker safety

Organizations can take steps to ensure safety for people who work alone

July 25, 2015

Tom Musick

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Solitary work is a fact of life in many industries. How do organizations ensure safety for employees they cannot see? Safety experts and government officials offer advice on protecting lone workers.

The new CSB

Following inner turmoil and amid new accusations of misconduct, the Chemical Safety Board moves forward with reforms

July 25, 2015

Tom Musick and Kyle W. Morrison

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The Chemical Safety Board pushes through new reforms intended to bring its “house in order.” But the reforms follow a controversial appointment of the agency’s new leader. What’s in the board’s future?

UNITING SAFETY CULTURES

Merge ahead

How can safety cultures blend after a merger or acquisition?

May 22, 2015

Tom Musick

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A merger or acquisition often means organizations must find a way to unite two safety cultures. The process presents challenges – and opportunities.

Leading by example

Robert W. Campbell Award recipient Cummins Inc. puts safety at forefront

May 22, 2015

Tom Musick

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Cummins Inc. is the latest recipient of the Robert W. Campbell Award, presented annually to an organization that successfully integrates EHS management with business operations.

Job Outlook 2015

Survey results indicate good market for safety pros

April 26, 2015

Tom Musick

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Safety+Health’s 2015 Job Outlook offers good news for occupational safety and health professionals: Most respondents to the survey reported that jobs are secure and opportunities are expanding.

WORK ZONE SAFETY

Patience pays off in work zones

Safety has improved, but not enough, experts say

March 29, 2015

Tom Musick

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More than 500 people were killed in roadway work zones in 2013. Although safety has improved during the past decade, experts say more needs to be done.

Electronic logging device rule coming by end of fiscal year, FMCSA official says

Senate subcommittee hearing also discusses CSA and hours of service

March 29, 2015

Tom Musick

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Federal official tells Senate subcommittee that electronic logging devices in commercial trucks will improve safety. Also: updates on driver hours of service and the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program

NIOSH seeks feedback on prolonged standing

February 3, 2015

Tom Musick

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NIOSH wants to hear from employers and workers alike about their experiences with prolonged standing at work. How have employers addressed the issue? Which strategies have worked, and which strategies have not worked?