Newsletter Archive
December 21, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 51 US / CDN
- 7 Holiday Season Safety Tips
- Off the Job Safety – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Scaffold Safety
- Can a Court Keep You from Operating as a Penalty for Environmental Violations?
- National Transportation Safety Board Wants Nationwide Ban on PEDs
December 14, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 50 US / CDN
- Improve Your Safety Culture in 9 Steps
- Support Your Safety Culture with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Handle on Safety
- 8 Traps to Avoid in Responding to Work Refusals
- MSHA Issues Largest Fine to Date for Mine Disaster That Killed 29
December 7, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 49 US / CDN
- Don’t Fall for Rooftop Hazards
- Off the Job Safety – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Ladder Labyrinth
- SUPERVISORS: Ensure Supervisors Properly Handle Work Refusals
- NIOSH Raises Red Flag on Erionite Exposure
November 30, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 48 US / CDN
- Top 10 Workplace Safety & Health OSHA Violations for 2011
- Prevent Violations – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Dangerous Load
- How Companies Benefit from Voluntarily Reporting GHG Emissions
- WCB Hostage Taker Gets 11 Years
November 23, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 47 US / CDN
- Prevent Home Cooking Fires
- Off the Job Safety – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: Transform Your Safety Culture
- Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Industrial Solvent Exposure
November 16, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 46 US / CDN
- Worker Falls Headfirst From Raised Forklift Platform
- Fall Protection – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Scaffold Safety
- Holiday Parties & Alcohol—A Risky Combination
- Emergency Room Nurses Suffer Plenty of Abuse
November 9, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 45 US / CDN
- Is it Time to Review Your PPE Training Program?
- PPE Training – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- AB Court Acquits Company for Worker’s Death at Stampede Party
- University Makes Safety Enhancements Following Fatality
November 2, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 44 US / CDN
- 10 Emergency Eyewash Best Practices
- Emergency Preparedness – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Emergency Eyewash
- WORKPLACE ILLNESS: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions about the Flu & Pandemics
- Nonfatal Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Declined in 2010
October 26, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 43 US / CDN
- When Communicating Safety, Keep Statistics Simple
- Safety Training – Fast Reports with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Electrical Safety
- OHS Prosecutions Aren’t Just for Companies & their CEOs
- NIOSH Gives Guidance on Reducing Noise Hazards for Call Center Operators
October 19, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 42 US / CDN
- Warn Workers of Dangers of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
- Safety Poster Special – 10% OFF
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- Can You Fire a Drug-Addicted Worker Who Steals from the Company?
- Which Occupations Have the Most Smokers?
October 12, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 41 US / CDN
- Shooter Told Police He Wanted Respect
- Special Report on Emergency Preparedness!
- Picture This – Emergency Preparedness
- DISCIPLINE: 5 Performance Review Traps to Avoid
- Police Kill Gunman Who Opened Fire on Co-workers at Safety Meeting
October 5, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 40 US / CDN
- Is Your Workplace Psychologically Safe?
- Special Report on Emergency Preparedness!
- Picture This – Off the Job Safety
- Does Workers’ Comp Cover Injuries Suffered in a Company Vehicle?
- Company Sued for Firing Morbidly Obese Worker
September 28, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 39 US / CDN
- Top 10 Barriers to Near-Miss Reporting
- Get a Free Special Report on Emergency Preparedness!
- Picture This – Ladder Safety
- PPE: Does Your Workplace Need a Respiratory Protection Program?
- Asbestos Abatement Training School Owner Jailed for Fraud
September 21, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 38 US / CDN
- Internet Cable Installer Dies After Contacting 12,000-volt Power Line
- 15% off ALL Posters on SafetyPoster.com
- Picture This – Ladder Safety
- An Inside Look at the Canadian Standards Association
- OSHA Issues Workplace Violence Compliance Directive
September 14, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 37 US / CDN
- US Labor Department’s OSHA Proposes More than $121,000 in Fines for Hazards at Brooklyn Store
- 15% off Simpsons Posters on SafetyPoster.com
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- Do Your Emergency Response Plans Provide for Disabled Employees?
- ASSE Says Workplace Fatalities Report Should Be a Call to Action
September 7, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 36 US / CDN
- 9/11 Changed the World Forever
- Safety Training – Fast with SafetySmart!
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- How to Minimize OHS Risk when Using Contractors
- Oncology Nurses Face Potential Exposure to Toxic Drugs
August 31, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 35 US / CDN
- Alter the Future with Near–Miss Reporting
- 15% off Simpsons Posters on SafetyPoster.com
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- Why Your OHS and Wellness Programs Should Work Together
- Health and Wellness Program at UK University Paying Off
August 24, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 34 US / CDN
- Don’t Take Falls Lightly
- 15% off Simpsons Posters on SafetyPoster.com
- Picture This – Scaffolding Safety
- How Going Beyond Mere EHS Compliance Can Yield Financial Benefits
- OSHA Releases App Aimed at Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
August 17, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 33 US / CDN
- Why You Should Steer Clear of Skid-Steer Loaders
- The Reprisals Threat and Workplace Safety
- Picture This – Workplace Safety
- New Clean Air Regulation Finally Takes Effect in Québec
- Study Will See Whether Engineering Controls Reduce Back Pain
August 10, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 32 US / CDN
- A Safety Reminder for Those Working Around Water
- Reprisals and Workplace Safety
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- Know the Laws of Your Province: General Reporting Requirements
- Possibly ‘New’ Occupational Lung Disease Reported in India
August 3, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 31 US / CDN
- Worker Drinks Acid by Mistake – And Dies
- OHS Reform – The Reprisals
- Picture This – Hazardous Materials
- What Constitutes Due Diligence for Complying with TDGA Placard Requirements?
- Korean Worker Fatality Possibly Linked to Microorganisms
July 27, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 30 US / CDN
- Don’t Want Them to Fade? Provide Water and Shade
- OHS Reform – The Reprisals Challenge
- Picture This – Ladder Safety
- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Addressing the Needs of Disabled Workers
- VPP Company Cited Following Worker’s Death
July 20, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 29 US / CDN
- Crushing Cave-In Traps Worker in Trench
- EKU’s Online Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Trench Safety
- How Committed Are Canadians to Environmentalism?
- Building Owner Jailed Over Asbestos Hazard
July 13, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 28 US / CDN
- Here’s How NOT To Encourage PPE Compliance!
- EKU’s Online Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- Showing How Workers’ Fatigue Hurts the Bottom Line
- Appeals Court Sides with Workers on PPE Donning and Doffing Pay
July 6, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 27 US / CDN
- Crushing Cave-In Traps Worker in Trench
- EKU’s Online Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Trench Safety
- ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS: What Factors Can Impact Your Company’s Sentence?
- Building Owner Jailed Over Asbestos Hazard
June 29, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 26 US / CDN
- Understanding Depression
- EKU’s Online Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Workplace Safety
- Special Report: The “Reprisals” Challenge & How to Overcome It
- Study Finds Mental Health Issues Affect 44 Percent of Workers
June 22, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 25 US / CDN
- Top 10 Ways to Keep Your Young Workers Safe
- EKU’s Online Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Ladder Safety
- How to Prevent Falls Through Openings
- Psychologists Say Work Breaks as We Know Them Should End
June 15, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 24 US / CDN
- Wildfires and Air Quality: How to Breathe Easy
- EKU’s Online Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Electrical Safety
- Lessons from the Report on the West Virginia Mining Disaster
- Budget Cuts Leave Firefighters Powerless to Rescue Drowning Man
June 8, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 23 US / CDN
- Encourage Off-the-Job Safety During Home Safety Month
- OHS Reform – Bill 160 gets Royal Assent
- Picture This – Machine Safety
- Using Total Cost Assessment to Prove Value of Safety Initiatives
- Researcher Skeptical of World Health Organization Cell Phone Statement
June 1, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 22 US / CDN
- Don’t Scoff at Scaffold Safety
- OHS Reform – Bill 160 is Passed
- Picture This – Scaffolding Safety
- ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS: 8 Spill Reporting Lessons
- Compressed Air Mishap Turns Trucker into Human Balloon
May 25, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 21 US / CDN
- Are You Meeting Your PPE Training Obligations?
- OHS Reform – Bill 160 is Passed
- Picture This – Scaffolding Safety
- How to Control Employee Absenteeism in Your Workplace
- Accused Murderer Not Criminally Responsible Because of Heavy Metal Toxicity
May 18, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 20 US / CDN
- Employees’ Silence Leading to Workplace Injuries
- Your Guide to OHS Reform – Special Report
- Picture This – Emergency Preparedness
- INCIDENT RESPONSE: How to Comply with First Aid Provider Requirements
- Company Honored for 10 Consecutive Years Without a Lost Workday
May 11, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 19 US / CDN
- Top 10 Tips for a Safe Commute
- Ontario OHS Reform – Free Special Report!
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- Protecting Workers from Power Tool Hazards
- Family Unimpressed Regarding Penalty for Worker’s Death
May 4, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 18 US / CDN
- Tornado Safety Basics
- FREE OHS Reform Special Report!
- Picture This – Workplace Safety
- Protecting Workers from Power Tool Hazards
- Russian President Calls for New Nuclear Safety Rules
April 27, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 17 US / CDN
- 5 Ways to Honor Those Who Died on the Job
- Are You Ready for All the OHS Changes?
- Picture This – Scaffold Safety
- How to Legally Terminate Employees for Off-Duty Conduct
- Night Shift Workers Frequently Struggle to Stay Awake
April 20, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 16 US / CDN
- Yale Undergraduate Killed in Incident Involving Lathe
- Minimize Your Risks Under Bill C-45
- Picture This – Machine Safety
- SUPERVISORS: What Special Training Must They Receive?
- Massive Jet Strikes and Spins Smaller One
April 13, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 15 US / CDN
- Volunteer Plunges to His Death
- Free Ontario OHS Reform Blog!
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- Protecting Workers from Power Tool Hazards
- Gulf Rig Owner Apologizes for ‘Insensitive’ Comment
April 6, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 14 US / CDN
- Don’t Zone Out in a Work Zone
- OHS Reform Compliance Center- Free Trial!
- Picture This – Ladder Safety
- INCIDENT RESPONSE: How to Comply with TDGA Incident Reporting Requirements
- Japan Says it Will Improve Nuclear Safety Standards
March 30, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 13 US / CDN
- Helicopter Safety Spin
- Ontario OHS Reform Compliance Center
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- Earthquake Preparedness Activities Checklist for Businesses
- Air Ambulance’s Rotor Cuts Telephone Wire
March 23, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 12 US / CDN
- Historic Moment in Safety: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
- OHS Reform Blog: Get The Latest Updates
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- How Courts Determine Whether Companies Exercised Due Diligence
- Work-Related Skin Disorder Picture Changing, Says Expert
March 16, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 11 US / CDN
- Chemical Safety for those on the Farm
- Get The Latest on OHS Reform With Bill 160 Blog
- Picture This – Machine Hazards
- Court Says Worker’s Death Warrants Criminal Charges
- Grain Bin Deaths Occurring in Record Numbers
March 9, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 10 US / CDN
- When Clock Springs Forward, So Does the Risk for Injury
- Get The Latest OHS Reform Information
- Picture This – Ladder Safety
- SUPERVISORS: Who in Your Workplace Can Be Liable as a Supervisor?
- Hospital Workers Awarded Compensation for Breast Cancer
March 2, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 9 US / CDN
- 12 Tips for Earthquake Preparedness
- Get Free Webinar Access with OHS Insider
- Picture This – Emergency Preparedness
- Criminal Negligence – What Constitutes ‘Criminal Negligence’ by a Worker for a Workplace Safety Incident?
- Oil Company Fined in Worker’s Death
February 23, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 8 US / CDN
- Why Work On Wellness?
- New OHS Insider – Yours Free for 7 days!
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- Should Injuries to Non-Workers Be Treated the Same as Injuries to Workers?
- First UK Company Convicted of Corporate Manslaughter
February 16, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 7 US / CDN
- Workplace Violence Do’s and Don’ts
- New OHS Insider – Yours Free for 7 days!
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- DISCRIMINATION: Can You Ask a Worker to Remove His Turban & Wear a Hardhat?
- European OSHA Reporting Increase in Workplace Violence
February 9, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 6 US / CDN
- If the Rope is Frayed, Be Afraid
- Try the New OHS Insider Free for 7 days!
- Picture This – Construction Safety
- WHMIS & Hazardous Waste: How to Protect Workers
- Companies Getting Message on Cell Phone Driving Dangers
February 2, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 5 US / CDN
- Don’t Let Workers Get Cold Feet on the Job
- Try OHS Insider Free for 7 days!
- Picture This – Fatality
- Employer Retaliated Against Worker for Refusing to Work without Proper PPE
- US OSHA Revises National Emphasis Program on Diacetyl
January 26, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 4 US / CDN
- Clearing Snow? Slow and Steady Beats Quick and Dead
- Try OHS Insider at No Cost for 7 days!
- Picture This – PPE
- Protecting Vulnerable Workers in Your Workplace:
- US Mining Deaths Increased Significantly in 2010
January 19, 2010 – Volume 2, Issue 3 US / CDN
- Top 10 Triggers for Spending on Safety
- Try OHS Insider for 7 days – Win a $50 gift!
- Picture This – PPE
- PPE: Safety Footwear Requirements Under OHS Laws
- Reverse Psychology Being Used to Promote Helmet Safety
January 12, 2010 – Volume 2, Issue 2 US / CDN
- Workplace Slips Cost $12 Billion a Year
- Try OHS Insider for Free and Enter to Win a $50 gift!
- Picture This – Construction Safety
- Employer Can Require Driver to Take Drug Tests before Returning to Work
- Coffee Spill Stirs Up Hijacking Alert
January 5, 2011 – Volume 2, Issue 1 US / CDN
- 6 Ways to Gain Employee Buy-in
- Try OHS Insider for Free and Enter to Win a $50 gift!
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- First Aid: What are an Employer’s Legal Obligations?
- OSHA Acts to Protect Residential Roofers From Falls
December 29, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 21 US / CDN
- 10 Great New Year’s Resolutions
- Are Your Labour Law Posting Requirements in Order?
- Picture This – Construction Safety
- Does Requiring Cops to Wear Name Tags Endanger Them?
- Fuel Theft May Have Caused 28 Deaths
December 22, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 20 US / CDN
- How to Prepare for a Winter Driving Emergency
- Are Your Labour Law Posting Requirements in Order?
- Picture This – Scissor Lift
- Dean Panel Issues Report on Ontario OHS System
- Bus Driver Saves Four from Apartment Fire
December 15, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 19 US / CDN
- Making it Home for the Holidays
- Are Your Labour Law Posting Requirements in Order?
- Picture This – Concorde
- HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: How to Comply with TDGA Training Requirements
- Continental Airlines Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
December 8, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 18 US / CDN
- Holiday Ergonomics: Because Giving Should Feel Good
- Join OHS Insider and Get a Free NHL Jersey!
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- Ledcor Tragedy Underscores Importance of Fall Protection
- Seat Adjustment Puts Airplane Passengers on Edges of Their Seats
December 1, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 17 US / CDN
- Don’t Fall for Rooftop Hazards
- Join OHS Insider and Get a Free NHL Jersey!
- Picture This – Inspector’s Nightmare
- Can Workers Sue Employer for Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke?
- Nuclear Weapon Drivers Reportedly Drunk on Job
November 24, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 16 US / CDN
- Prevent Home Cooking Fires
- Join OHS Insider and Minimize Your Personal Liability Under C-45
- Picture This – Demolition Video
- When Is an ‘Act of God’ a Defense to an Environmental Violation?
- OSHA Planning Public Hearing on Proposed Rule for Walking-Working Surfaces
November 17, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 15 US / CDN
- Protect Retail Workers During Major Sales Events
- Join OHS Insider and Get a Free NHL Jersey!
- Picture This – PPE
- LIABILITY: Worker Suicides—Can a Company Be Held Liable?
- Study Says Shiftwork Doubles Injury Risk
November 10, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 14 US / CDN
- Sun Glare and the Daily Commute
- Join OHS Insider and Minimize Your Personal Liability Under C-45
- Picture This – Transportation Safety
- How ‘Newness’ Increases Safety Risks
- FAA Issues Lithium Battery Cargo Alert
November 3, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 13 US / CDN
- Wind Blamed in Fatal Fall from Scissor Lift
- Join OHS Insider and Minimize Your Personal Liability Under C-45
- Picture This – Lifting Device
- Proving that Safety Training Is Effective and Worth the Investment
- Crocodile Implicated in Plane Crash
October 27, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 12 US / CDN
- Machines in Motion Mean Danger
- Safety Compliance & Technology Q&A – Oct 28th, 10am PST
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- Federal Government Faces OHS Charges
- Company Owner Facing Manslaughter Charge in Worker’s Death
October 20, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 11 US / CDN
- Alter the Future with Near-Miss Reporting
- Safety Compliance & Technology Q&A – Oct 28th, 10am PST
- Picture This – Protective Equipment
- C-45′ing Company Officials: What’s Taken So Long?
- Criminal Charges Laid in Toronto Scaffolding Tragedy
October 13, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 10 US / CDN
- Wash Up for Health and Safety
- Safety Compliance & Technology Q&A – Oct 28th, 10am PST
- Picture This – Unguarded Openings
- THE INSIDER’S 6th ANNUAL DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD: Court Cases Shed Lights on Due
- Don’t Get Burned by Your Laptop
October 6, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 9 US / CDN
- Fight Fire with Knowledge
- Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Fall Protection
- WORKPLACE ILLNESSES: Prepare for Flu Season Now
- BP Vows That New Safety Unit Will Uphold Safety Standards
September 29, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 8 US / CDN
- Bed Bugs at Work
- Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Rider
- Fire Preparedness & Response: What the OHS Laws Require
- US Workers’ Use of Prescription Opiates Climbing
September 22, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 7 US / CDN
- Are Your Workers Ready for a Hurricane?
- Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Lift
- Protecting the Company from Liability for Safety Violations Caused by Workers’ Infractions
- Oil Spill Health Study Announced
September 15, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 6 US / CDN
- Emergency Planning Checklist for College Students
- Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Boost
- Use Insights from Study of Large Construction Project to Improve Your OHS Program
- US Highway Traffic Deaths at 60-Year Low
September 8, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 5 US / CDN
- PPE Non-Compliance is a Top Workplace Safety Issue
- Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety
- Picture This – Roofers
- Workers’ Top Labor Issue Might Surprise You
- PPE and Religious Freedom
- Readers’ Poll – This week’s Bongarde Safety Briefing stories suggest a contradiction between workers’ opinions and actions, in terms of wanting a safe workplace but frequently not contributing toward one. Do you think workers would take more responsibility for their role in workplace safety if they could be fined for safety violations? ?
September 1, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 4 US / CDN
- OSHA Issues Final Rule on Cranes and Derricks
- Picture This – Exit
- NASA Sends Experts to Help Trapped Miners
- Firing Worker Over Violent Tantrum Was Excessive
- Angry Workers Risk More Injuries
- Readers’ Poll – Have you observed your workers taking risks by using ladders improperly?
August 25, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 3 US / CDN
- ILO Releases Booklet on Workplace Safety Risks
- Picture This – Gas Pumps
- Workplace Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since 1992
- Company’s Stacking Method Not Safe Alternative
- Don’t Assume that Workers Use Ladders Safely
- Readers’ Poll – Have you observed your workers taking risks by using ladders improperly?
August 18, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 2 US / CDN
- Ties Between Worker Literacy and Workplace Safety
- Picture This – Pick-up trucks
- Global Survey Says 10 Percent of Workers Sexually Harassed
- How to Address Literacy Issues in the Workplace
- Safety, Plain and Simple
- Readers’ Poll – Do you fear the possibility of a violent incident occurring in your workplace?
August 11, 2010 – Volume 1, Issue 1 US / CDN
- Unaddressed Claims of Racism May Have Led to Workplace Shooting Spree
- Picture This – Bungee Jumping
- OSHA Issues Final Rule on Cranes and Derricks
- How to Conduct a Workplace Violence Hazard Assessment
- Readers’ Poll – Do you believe new mining safety legislation would significantly reduce mining fatalities and injuries across the US?