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Our goal at Safety Talk Ideas is to help you as a safety pro be more prepared, confident, and effective in your role. We aim to accomplish this through the content we share on the site and through our emails.
This site was built by a safety pro who wanted to help others in their role since he had a steep learning curve after landing his first safety job out of college. Because of that desire, the choice was made to be different than the bigger, more established workplace safety publications out there.
There will always be a need for materials put out by OSHA or awesome publications like EHS Today, but there is also a need for a site that speaks specifically to the pain points you experience as a safety pro out in the field.
Not the “Run of the Mill” Workplace Safety Blog Posts
Many of the posts found on the Safety Pro Blog below have a not-so-serious conversational tone to them on purpose. There is a hole in the market to help safety pros think outside the box, develop new ways to approach problems, and continue to develop in their role without having to present everything like a white paper report. Take time to browse the current posts below and check back monthly to see what content has been added!
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Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO)- Control of Hazardous Energy - Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO)- Control of Hazardous Energy In this article I will take you through the LOTO meaning .... Lock Out and Tag Out also called LOTO… ...
5 Tips to Be a More Effective Safety Professional - Individuals in the safety field must make self-development a priority if they want to be effective. This post provides 5 tips to do so. ...
Interview Tips for Workplace Safety Jobs - This post discusses general interview tips as well as advice and examples that are specific to landing a career in workplace safety. ...
Five Different Ideas for Workplace Safety Presentations - Safety presentations can either bore an audience to sleep or provide the tools and knowledge to improve the overall safety program. There is rarely an in-between when it comes to… ...
The Ripple Effect of Safety - When discussing injuries and the importance working safe we often discuss how an injury would affect an individual’s family or loved ones. While this may be an effective method to… ...
Why is Workplace Safety Important? - Workplace safety is important for many reasons. Some reasons include protecting employees’ health, increasing employee morale, ensuring business continuity, protecting business reputation, and lowering insurance costs. Six Explanations as to… ...
5 Free Workplace Safety Videos for Your Next Safety Meeting - Looking for a way to shake up your next safety meeting or safety training session? This post provides five videos from YouTube that can be incorporated into your next meeting.… ...
100+ Free Safety Slogans and Sayings for Training and Safety Resources - There is no shortage of safety slogans to be found in workplaces around the world. Some of these sayings and slogans are great, others not so much. We have all… ...
Time Management Tips for Safety Professionals - Struggling with time management? This post discusses how you are spending your time, valuing your time, and shares tips to be more efficient. ...
How to Create a Safety Newsletter - Need to create safety newsletter? This post dives into what a safety newsletter is, what should be included, and free examples. ...
Four Ideas for Businesses That Safety Professionals Can Start - Are you an ehs safety pro and want to start a business? This post digs into finding an idea for a safety business and how to get clients. ...
7 Tips to Improve Safety Culture in Your Workplace - Struggling to improve safety culture in your organization? This post provides actionable tips to make progress in your safety program. ...
How to Prepare for an Insurance Loss Control Visit - Do you have a loss control meeting coming up with an insurance company? This post looks at what they entail and how to prepare for one. ...
5 Tips to Get Employees to Work Safely - It is no secret that being successful in a safety role is not an easy feat. As a safety professional, much of your success depends on having the skills to… ...
Tips for Implementing a Safety Incentive Program - Safety incentive programs can be a positive tool for a company's safety program when used correctly. This post provides tips for implementation, common pitfalls, and other relevant information to ensure… ...
How to Get a Job in the Safety Field - Looking to get a job in the environmental, health, and safety field? When I was graduating high school, I had no clue what I wanted to do with my life.… ...
Creating the Right Toolbox Talk Template for Your Company’s Needs - There are many different variations and methods one can take to present a toolbox talk. Many individuals who have to present toolbox talks or safety talks on a regular basis… ...
Work ON Your Safety Program, Not IN It - Do you feel that you are constantly busy but you are not making real progress in improving your company's safety program? All too often, it is easy to get sucked… ...
Is Online Safety Training Effective Enough to Use? - Does online safety training really work? This post dives into some of the research backing up the use of online training and our recommended training provider. ...
6 Tips to Get Workers to Engage and Participate in Safety Toolbox Talk Meetings - There are many safety pros who fear or dread having to present a safety toolbox talk to their work crew. Part of the fear is rooted in the thought of… ...
How to Improve Your Safety Communication Program - There are many policies, processes, and programs that make up a company’s overall safety program. One vital program in any safety program is the safety communication program. This post dives… ...
3 Ideas to Add Humor to Safety Meetings Plus Examples - Workplace safety is not always the most fun or humorous topic to cover. This is especially true when you communicate safety topics to your work crews often. While this website… ...
Recommended Books for Safety Professionals for Personal Growth and Career Success - We have created a list of recommended books that safety professionals should read. We provide a book review, personal development takeaways, and takeaways for safety professionals for each book in… ...
The Best Safety Quotes to Use in the Workplace - We have compiled a list of free safety quotes for safety professionals to use in the workplace. Safety quotes and messages are a great way to further communicate values and… ...
Getting Your Safety Message Past the Tribe Mentality at Work - The tribe mentality is something that kept our ancestors alive for generations, but what implications does it create in today's workplace? This post looks at effects tribe mentality can have… ...
These Three U.S. Army Leadership Principles Are Critical for Workplace Safety Leaders - Be, know, and do. These three army leadership principles are critical for those who are safety leaders in their workplace. These principles are also relevant to anyone in a management… ...
Why and How You Should Facilitate an Open-door Policy for Workplace Safety - Having and properly implementing an open-door policy for workplace safety is crucial for a strong safety culture. With this policy also comes the responsibility of taking issues and concerns seriously. ...
A Free Website for Designing Safety Posters or Graphics for Presentations - With today’s access to information and technological progress occurring at a blistering pace, there are tools developed every single day that solve problems you face in your job. I want… ...
What Changes are Needed in the Safety Industry to Fit the Growing Millennial Workforce? - Millennials will represent the majority of the workforce in the US. What changes and improvements should be made in the way you approach safety on the job? This post outlines… ...
Behavior Based Safety Pitfalls: Why Positive Reinforcement May Not Be Enough - Positive reinforcement is a huge part of a behavior based safety system, but is how it is implemented at your workplace flawed? This post dives into misconceptions about positive reinforcement… ...
The Human Nature of Shortcutting Safety at Work: Three Things to Consider - It is important for safety professionals to understand the human nature of deep-seated tendencies that possibly lead to taking safety shortcuts. A decision to do so may not be as… ...
Two Problems Safety Professionals Need to Consider About Habit Formation - Habit formation is not a one size fits all process. It is important for safety professionals to understand the complexities of habits when dealing with addressing unsafe behaviors of workers. ...
Earning the ASP Designation: From Applying to Taking the Exam - There are probably many questions after you make the decision to begin your journey towards your ASP or CSP. I outlined the process from applying to take the exam to… ...
10 Tips to Give a Better Toolbox Talk - Find 10 tips to help make your next safety toolbox talk more effective! Visit us for resources for toolbox talks as well as articles focused on the EHS field. ...
Two Resources to Grow as a Safety Professional and as a Person - We are living in the age of endless access of information. We also have unprecedented access to almost any individual in the developed world- or at least their thoughts. Are… ...
My Failed Online Safety Marketplace and How You Can Earn More in Your Career - This post dives into what it takes to earn more money in your career or in your own endeavors. Understanding how to provide value is key to understanding how to… ...
You Don’t Need Grey Hair to Share Ideas - Why are the only individuals who are putting their ideas out there in the EHS field from the older generation? Why are you as a younger or less-experienced professional not… ...
4 Ways Safety Professionals Can Make Money Online - There are endless opportunities to make an income outside of your 9-to-5. I am big on the idea of working on your own goals outside of your job. That could… ...
How is (Safety) Culture Defined at Your Company? - Culture, safety culture, values, mission statement, etc., are constantly crafted and discussed by the upper management in many companies across the world. With that being said, the focus or goals… ...
Passing the CHST Exam: From Applying to Taking the CHST - A free guide to the CHST certification process. Every step from applying for the CHST exam to what to study to pass the CHST is included in this post. Other… ...
Providing Quality Safety Training for Spanish-speaking Employees - OSHA requires that safety training is provided in a language that the employees understand. Are you properly training your Spanish-speaking employees? This post looks at the prevalence of Spanish-speaking workers… ...
Exceptions to the Rule of Thumb to “Criticize in Private and Praise in Public” - The rule of thumb when providing feedback is to criticize in private and praise in public. That being said there are exceptions to every rule. Knowing your work crew and… ...
Behavior Based Safety Pitfalls: Peer-to-Peer Observations - Are peer-to-peer observations effective in a behavior based safety program? Are the observations in your workplace helping or hurting the safety culture? This post dives into these observations and looks… ...
Debunking Safety Training Myths: Appealing to Learning Styles - Are you tailoring your safety training to the specific learning styles of the individual students in your class? Can there be a better way in preparing your next workplace safety… ...
Four Quotes to Enhance Your Perspective Today - Something to Think about Today... Below are four quotes that have really given me a different perspective on a lot of things in my life. While I know quotes are… ...
How Pride Relates to Safety - How Pride Relates to Safety Pride is defined as “a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely… ...
Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: Why Safety Pros Need Toastmasters - If you want to be more effective in your position or you desire to move up in your field, then having great communication skills are crucial. Check out Toastmasters International… ...Do you want downloadable PDFs of all of the talks? Join as a member and get all of the 250+ free talks as well as 300+ additional talks in PDFs that are easy to download and print!