There is a lot to know when it comes to keeping employees safe. This page is dedicated to providing useful workplace safety tips! This website started out by solely providing safety pros with free safety talks to help educate employees on a variety of topics. There is also The Safety Pro Blog which helps safety pros understand the bigger picture and think outside of the box.
To continue with our missing to empower safety pros and help to keep employees safe, we have created this workplace safety tip page in July of 2021. This page will be dedicated to providing general safety information that lesser-experienced safety pros or frontline supervisors may need to develop competency on a specific topic much like OSHA does with their educational content.
Several pieces of content will be added to this page each month, so continue to check back!
Why is Continued Safety Education Important?
Safety pros or those who have safety responsibilities at work should never stop learning. There are always new hazards and best practices that come to light. Workplaces and work processes are dynamic, and getting buy-in from others in the workplace is never an easy task.
By educating yourself on an ongoing basis, you can develop competency in many facets that can significantly impact the odds of success throughout your career. Being component and confident in your role helps to get others on board when it comes to making improvements in the safety program.
Getting Buy-In for Safety Improvement Through Competency
Understanding the OSHA regulations is arguably one of the easiest parts of a safety pro’s job. That is because these regulations are black and white. They tell you what you MUST do and what cannot be done. It is straightforward in the grand scheme of things.
Understanding how to implement solutions to not only comply with OSHA regulations but more importantly, to reduce the exposure for injuries to occur is the more difficult part of the job. This is because there are many factors to consider before moving forward.
These factors include:
- Time constraints
- Budget constraints
- Lead times for tools, equipment, personnel, etc.
- Ownership willingness to invest in a specific solution
- Personnel training and education
- Personnel receptiveness to the change
When you identify a safety concern or problem, you should always strive to bring feasible solutions to address the problem. By clearly communicating the issues and possible solutions that consider the above factors, the other stakeholders around you will be more likely to more open to the discussion brought forward regarding changes or improvements.
Competency leads to efficiency.
Safety Content Coming to this Page
This part of the website was created in July of 2021, so it will take some time to build up the library of content. The goal is to provide information on a variety of industries and topics. The first industries that will be covered are general industry, construction, and the oil and gas industry.
The articles below cover common hazards and safety best practices in these industries. Many of the initial posts will discuss topics from a higher level, with plans to get more granular as time goes on.
Browse the Most Recent Safety Tip Articles Below
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Best Practices to Prevent Slips and Trips in the Workplace - Slip and trip injuries can be difficult to prevent. This post reviews ten best practices to reduce the risk for these injuries to occur. ...
Why Zero Injuries is a Bad Safety Goal - The idea of no one getting hurt at work is great and is what should be strived for. That being said, setting a safety goal of no injuries is not… ...
How to Get Employees to Report Hazards - It can be difficult to get buy-in from employees when it comes to safety efforts in the workplace. Getting employees to report hazards is no different. While getting employees to… ...
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9 Unsafe Driving Behaviors That Lead to Accidents - Unsafe driving behaviors contribute to the majority of motor vehicle accidents. It can be easy to become complacent when driving since it is an activity that we complete so frequently.… ...
6 Common Hazards in the Construction Industry - There are many ways employees can be injured on a construction site. Due to the nature of the work and the changing conditions in construction, it is vital that employees… ...
7 Unsafe Behaviors When Using Ladders on the Job - Ladders are a common tool to complete a wide array of job tasks on the job. Ladders allow workers to access higher work areas in an efficient manner. With this… ...
50 Home Safety Tips and Safety Measures You Can Do This Weekend - We all want to feel safe in our homes as well as protect our loved ones who visit. It is critical to take time to implement safety measures at your… ...
101 Important Safety Rules in the Workplace - There is no end to the possible safety rules for the workplace. This post provides top safety rules that employees should be aware of and follow every day. This post… ...
When Should My Company Hire a Safety Professional? - When a company should hire a safety professional such as a safety director or manager will depend on a variety of factors. Some of these factors include the size of… ...
5 Ideas to Make Workplace Safety Fun and Interesting - Struggling to get employees to buy into safety efforts, let alone be excited about safety? It can be difficult to make safety fun but it is not impossible. This post… ...
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. ...
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 Wear Personal Protective Equipment - As a safety professional, there are many issues you can be focusing on at any given time. The goal is to spend as much time on impactful initiatives that drive… ...
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… ...
Workplace Incident Investigations Complete Guide - By Kathleen Clair, CSP, MS, SMS The last thing a safety officer or company management wants to hear is that an accident has occurred in their workplace. On-the-job accidents can… ...
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… ...
Hazard Communication Program Guide and Best Practices - By Kathleen Clair, CSP, MS, SMS Chemicals in the workplace can present numerous hazards including health hazards such as irritation, sensitization, and carcinogenicity as well as physical hazards like flammability,… ...
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Guide and Best Practices - The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard does not have to be confusing. This post explains what is required and best practices when dealing with BBPs. ...
The Ultimate Guide On What To Do About Workplace Harassment - Introduction Most people will have an understanding of what workplace harassment is, and how it should be dealt with. At a basic level, harassment in the workplace is behavior which… ...
10 Common Warehouse Hazards and Safety Best Practices - Warehouses are commonly used for industrial, retail, and commercial purposes to store goods. These work settings are common across the world. This post looks at warehouse work statistics, injury statistics,… ...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!