|
 |
|
|
|
|
| Top 10 Barriers to Near-Miss Reporting |
It’s a given that reporting of near misses reduces injury incidents. A report of a near miss (close call) creates an opportunity for identifying and removing hazardous conditions and work practices.
Then why is it so difficult to get your people to report near misses? Maybe they’re discouraged by one of these common barriers:
1. They don’t know they are supposed to report near misses.
2. They don’t know how to go about it. They don’t know they should go to the supervisor.
3. They are afraid of being reprimanded or disciplined for actions that led to the incident.
4. They feel pressure from co-workers to keep quiet so nobody gets into trouble.
5. They are under pressure to maintain a clean incident record because the team will win a prize.
6. They are new and want to make a good impression.
7. The work culture says "suck it up and don’t make a big deal out of it."
8. Co-workers are viewing the incident with humor instead of seeing the hazard. If everyone is laughing, how serious could it be?
9. Last time they tried to talk to the supervisor about something, they were belittled or disregarded.
10. It’s just too much trouble filling out those forms.
Are any of these barriers keeping your workers from vital near-miss reporting? Then you’ll want some of the tools available in the “close calls” or “near miss” section of Safety Smart to build a near-miss reporting culture. It will help you resolve hazards before a tragic or costly incident happens.
Need access to additional resources on this topic? Try SafetySmart today and get immediate access to safety talks, presentations and more. Sign up for a free 14-day trial now. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| If the ground isn’t level, positioning a stepladder can be a bit tricky. But having a co-worker lift one end of it to level it out is leaving safety hanging in the balance. (Naval Safety Center) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| PPE: Does Your Workplace Need a Respiratory Protection Program? |
Engineering controls such as ventilation systems are the preferred method of controlling respiratory hazards, such as oxygen-deficiency, harmful dusts, fumes, smokes, mists, gases, vapours and sprays. But if respiratory hazards can’t be totally engineered away, employers must supply workers with and ensure appropriate use of PPE.
Some jurisdictions require employers to implement written respiratory protection programs that cover everything from the selection of respiratory protection to its cleaning and maintenance. The OHS laws on such programs vary by jurisdiction. Here’s how to create and implement such a program regardless of your jurisdiction
.
Read more on creating this program at OHS Insider.com.
(Note: subscription is required; to get instant access , simply sign up for a No-Obligation Trial of OHSInsider.com. Sign up now and you will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad!)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Asbestos Abatement Training School Owner Jailed for Fraud |
The former owner of the largest asbestos abatement training school in the US has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment after fleeing the country following a 2008 trial.
Albania Deleon, 41, formerly of Andover, MA, had previously been convicted of a number of charges that included selling asbestos abatement training certificates to thousands of illegal aliens who had not taken the mandatory training course. Deleon then placed these unqualified individuals as certified asbestos abatement workers in public buildings throughout Massachusetts and New England.
In addition to serving seven years in jail, followed by three years of supervised release, Deleon must pay more than $1.2 million in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service and $369,015 to AIM Mutual Insurance Company.
“Today’s sentence marks the final chapter in bringing Albania Deleon to justice. Committing environmental crimes to make a profit that put workers and our communities at risk carry serious consequences,” says Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related story: Real Estate Company Must Reinstate Whistleblower
(Note: Subscription is required. To get instant access, simply sign up for a No-Cost Trial of Safe Supervisor.) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Upcoming Events: |
|
 |
|
| Webinar - Sep 29, 12:00 EST (9 a.m. PST) |
| How to Minimize OHS Risk when Using Contractors |
|
|
|
| Webinar - Oct 13, 12:00 EST (9 a.m. PST) |
| Complying with the New Ontario Accessibility Standards |
|
|
|
| Webinar - Oct 19, 12:00 EST (9 a.m. PST) |
| Great Leaders Make Safety Fun |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
| Due Diligence: Defining, Establishing & Demonstrating Your Record of Compliance |
Oct 24th & 25th
Hyatt Regency,
Toronto, ON |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Join the online community of safety professionals |
|
|
|
 |
| Choose from over 1000+ posters on over 50 safety topics |
|
|
|
 |
| Take advantage of sophisticated and easy-to-use training resources. |
|
|
|
 |
| Become a member of the leading source of safety compliance information. |
|
|
|
 |
| Download hundreds of individual safety talks. |
|
|
|
 |
| Keeping up with changing and complex regulations. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
