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Summit Training Source donates 100 turkeys to the West Michigan Mel Trotter and Wood AM 1300 Turkey Drive

December 6, 2011

In the spirit of the holiday season, on November 21, 2011, Mel Trotter Ministries and local radio station NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300 held their 8th Annual Great Thanksgiving Turkey Drop to help feed hungry families in West Michigan.

Confined space attendants

Don’t skimp on their lifesaving skills

Doug Herman

December 5, 2011

According to a five-year study conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, confined space accidents result in an average of 92 deaths each year.

NIOSH offering guide to two-way radio use in mine emergencies

Radio misuse caused tragic miscommunication in Sago Mine disaster

November 29, 2011

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is making available an Instructor's Guide as part of a program to train miners in the use of two-way radio communication in the mines.

Worker crushed by baler at NY recycling facility

November 14, 2011

A worker operating a large baler at a Rochester, NY recycling facility was crushed to death in June when the machine unexpectedly activated while he was clearing material, catching him between the baler's pusher block/ram and its return cavity.

Damn the debt ceiling & economic bombshells

I just made an acquisition… full steam ahead!

Mike Canon

October 10, 2011

This column’s comments are directed to the necessity of developing a proven game plan for success after you’ve “bought a new team.

FAA releases independent report on controller training

Tighter college training, annual refresher courses recommended for air traffic controllers

October 10, 2011

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt last week announced a set of recommendations from an independent panel on how to improve all aspects of an air traffic controller’s experience at the FAA, including hiring, training, placement and career development.

Are you a “chief listening officer?"

Press the flesh and take your info to management

Larry Curtis CHSM

October 1, 2011

Why does safety get scrutinized in a way I don’t see human resources and quality professionals going under the microscope?

Safety sign selection

Message clarity is crucial; plus location, location, location

Thomas Smith

October 1, 2011

Safety signs are a necessary component for warning and communicating messages or notices to employees and customers.

Teach your children

Risk communication principles are identical for kids and adults

Peter Sandman Ph.D.

October 1, 2011

This past April, a retired teacher posted this comment on risk communication expert Peter Sandman’s Guestbook on his web site www.psandman.com/gst2011.htm#children.

Winter’s around the corner

So layer up from head to toe

Maureen Paraventi

October 1, 2011

With winter fast approaching, it’s time to focus attention on warming PPE for workers who will be exposed to extreme weather conditions in the months ahead.