..., with particular attention paid to securing and documenting the scene of the accident, communications and the attorney-client privilege, interviews and statements of third parties, documenting the crisis, providing assistance to the families of those affected by the crisis, and producing quality and useful...

... their permanent or temporary employees are limited by time. With production pressures still high on the priority list, having a body on the job may be the #1 issue, well trained or not. Another issue key to the safety, health and well being of employees and the community is whether corporate and site leadership...

... of the message was lacking. This can be, at best, distracting and at worst, career damaging. A successful safety professional is one that stakeholders can trust and believe in. To be that, he or she must also be someone that people want to listen to, who communicates well, and who delivers the right message...

... professionals can also benefit from the concepts of planning for safety, hazard identification and control, training, communication, and ensuring the effectiveness of their safety activities. These topics or buckets frame basic safety considerations for the new safety manager. By becoming a sound practitioner...

... System (ISMS) Continuous improvements associated with Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) tenets A solid safety culture built on mutual respect among the client, contractor, employees and the community UCOR s workforce was awarded DOE s VPP Star status, a designation given to only the safest...

... Session No. 737 Risk Communication: A Critical Component in Achieving ISO 45001 Objectives Geoffrey Peckham Chair, ANSI Z535 Committee for Safety Signs and Colors Chair, U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 145 Graphical Symbols Chair-elect, ISO/TC 145 Graphical Symbols Member, U.S. TAG to ISO/PC 283 ISO...

... security must be aware of employees they have facing the public and their ability to communicate to others in the building in the event of a security threat. Often, this includes a phone call, an action that in most cases can not be completed when confronted with a security threat. Other communication...

... Introduction At every level of an organization, the way leaders talk about safety has a direct impact on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors – which drive safety performance. A safety improvement journey fueled by accountability and positive recognition requires a communication strategy...

...; improving morale and communication; enhancing image and reputation; and improving processes, products and services. The pdf file of this paper is in Spanish. A diario, las lesiones, enfermedades y muertes laborales, ocasionan dolor y sufrimiento inmensurable a los trabajadores y sus familias...

..., coupled with a decision to select that worker for layoff, could give rise to a whistleblower action under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act, plus civil penalties of up to $126,749. The safety department and the HR department must have clear communication about a worker s potential protected activities before...

... interactions with each of our senior executives. These key themes are: 1. Objectives (key messages) 2. Corrective action plans 3. Organizational issues 4. Performance (metrics/adherence to goals and objectives) 5. Communication 6. Animation 7. Special projects 8. SWOT analysis Although these are the key points...

... builds upon practical exposure-reduction practices to enhance teamwork and communications. Learning Through Scenarios There is a wealth of educational and organizational research that shows learning through scenarios or stories can have a profound and long-term impact on people. This is especially...

... virus? What if that business traveler is pregnant? How will you deal with this? How will you prevent or minimize exposure? Do you have the communication systems and resources in place for your company to anticipate, respond, and recover from the threats of a constantly changing landscape? Business today...

... and others in direct communication with employees must be educated on the need to be gently inquisitive about pain and absences so they don t overlook a work- related injury. Employee education on Workers Compensation benefits at the time of hire, periodically, and at the time of the injury, is helpful...

...Session No. 550 Delivering Effective Safety Communications in the Boardroom and the Break Room Randall C. Butler, MS, CSP Consumers Energy Jackson, MI Introduction This paper will focus on how to emphasize the importance of safety-based on the needs of the audience. Safety professionals who use...

...Session No. 526 Getting the OSH Professional s Voice Heard: Communicating Clearly about Acceptable Risk Graham Parker, Msc CFIOSH, FIIRSM, CBIFM President Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Leicester UK Jo Frape, BSc (Hons), Grad IOSH Technical Publications Officer Institution...

... to implement or revitalize and improve a near miss/safety concerns reporting program that they may already have. The ultimate goal is to prevent injury through awareness, relationship building and communication. Why are we still having injuries even though we are doing all this safety stuff ? Sometimes you...

... with the categories in the International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group (INSAG-4, Safety Culture). These categories and traits are as follows: Individual Commitment to Safety o Personal Accountability o Questioning Attitude o Safety Communication Management Commitment to Safety o Leadership Accountability o...

.... It also helps if you have followers! Here is a list of what the author feels are the qualities of an effective leader: Honesty Worthy of our trust Forward Looking See the big picture for themselves, workers & the company Inspiring Communicate the vision Competent capable of effective...

... simply set the stage for the everyday challenges on site. Below are some of the largest obstacles and how we have been able to engage with workers and develop solutions to improve safety performance. Language and Communication One of the foremost barriers to effectively communicating with each other...