March 2021 Safety+Health magazine

New ways of working safely

From basic best practices to technology, how employers are adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic

February 21, 2021

Kevin Druley

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From basic best practices to technology, how employers are adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Situational awareness

A ‘separate dimension of hazard control’

February 21, 2021

Alan Ferguson

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“If we don’t train people to have situational awareness, then all the compliance and all the programs really don’t matter because they don’t get used in real time,” one expert says.

Be ready for earthquakes

Have you had a workplace drill?

February 21, 2021

Barry Bottino

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Earthquakes don’t last long, but they can have long-lasting effects on both people and property. Is your workplace prepared?

The ‘first step’: OSHA updates COVID-19 guidelines as Biden administration focuses on worker safety

February 21, 2021

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Washington — OSHA has issued updated COVID-19 guidance for workplaces – the “first step” by the Biden administration and new OSHA leadership to address the pandemic.

Editor’s Note: Weighing in ‘On Safety’

February 21, 2021

Melissa J. Ruminski

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Melissa J. Ruminski discusses the return of "On Safety," a blog from the Safety+Health editorial team.

Safety Leadership: Commit to a culture of learning

February 21, 2021

Sarah Eck

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“Learning organizations don’t need to experience a catastrophe to understand how to prevent one from happening,” says Sarah Eck of DEKRA North America.

All About You: COVID-19 and me: two crucial lessons

February 21, 2021

Richard Hawk

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His bout with COVID-19 has given veteran safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk new perspective on “a misconception that safety and health professionals have to deal with regularly.”

On Safety: It’s time to combine the efforts of OSHA’s cooperative and enforcement programs

February 17, 2021

Richard Fairfax

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When one thinks of cooperative programs, the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs or the agency’s partnerships generally come to mind. The fact is, OSHA has many programs under the cooperative programs umbrella – all of which are based on safety and health improvement strategies.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 12: Virtual National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo

February 11, 2021

Kevin Druley, Alan Ferguson, and Barry Bottino

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In Episode 12, Heidi Mitchell and Bill Steinbach from the National Safety Council Conventions team stop by to talk about this year’s virtual NSC Safety Congress & Expo – and how to get the most out of your experience.

Safety+Health readers share how they got into the EHS field

My Story: Dominic Pope, CHST

February 21, 2021

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Dominic Pope, CHST, shares how he got into the EHS field.

My Story: Don Goolsby

February 21, 2021

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Don Goolsby shares how he got into the EHS field.

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Going Virtual: Best Practices for Incorporating Virtual Audits into Your Compliance Management Strategy

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March 1, 2021

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What are virtual audits and what should you consider when adding virtual audits into your compliance program? Download this e-book to learn key criteria to consider when introducing virtual audits, and best practices to help stand up a reliable virtual audit process.

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New ways of working safely

Situational awareness

Be ready for earthquakes

The ‘first step’: OSHA updates COVID-19 guidelines as Biden administration focuses on worker safety

Departments

Editor’s Note: Weighing in ‘On Safety’

Safety Leadership: Commit to a culture of learning

All About You: COVID-19 and me: two crucial lessons

On Safety: It’s time to combine the efforts of OSHA’s cooperative and enforcement programs

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 12: Virtual National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo

My Story

My Story: Dominic Pope, CHST

My Story: Don Goolsby

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Going Virtual: Best Practices for Incorporating Virtual Audits into Your Compliance Management Strategy