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Safety culture – it doesn’t exist

It’s more correct to talk about a risk culture

June 1, 2016

"The concept of organizational culture is hard to define, hard to analyze and measure, and hard to manage," Schein states in the preface of his 1992 book (p. xi).

Working with a new safety manager was beneath these employees

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

June 1, 2016

Pride is an interesting thing. It can be good, especially when linked to confidence, competency, and ability.

What you need to know about ISO 45001 health & safety management standard

100,000 companies are expected to comply by 2019

May 5, 2016

ISO 45001 will become the internationally accepted standard across the globe for all companies, whether small, medium or large.

Forget culture; focus first on climate

Follow five essentials for organizational change

Gary Higbee

May 3, 2016

Take a look at almost any organization that manages multiple facilities and you’ll see different levels of safety performance at each site.

Alexandria Fire Dept. receives Health & Safety Award in Virginia

March 10, 2016

The Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation’s “Best Practices in Fire Service Health and Safety Award” was presented to the Alexandria, VA, Fire Department last week during the 2016 Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference.

Getting at root causes - Automate and incentivize to reduce your incident rate

Brenda Percy

February 2, 2016

Incidents can occur on a daily basis -- including injuries, illness, chemical spills and more. To manage these events effectively and stop them at the root cause, technology is key.

National Safety Council announces 2016 CEOs Who “Get It”

Leaders recognized for dedication to safety excellence

January 26, 2016

The National Safety Council has announced the 2016 CEOs Who “Get It,” presented annually to organizational leaders who demonstrate continued and outstanding dedication to employee safety and well-being both on and off the job.

ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standard closer to publication

November 3, 2015

ISO 45001, which sets requirements for occupational health and safety management systems, was inspired by OHSAS 18001, and is designed to help companies and organizations worldwide protect the health and safety of the people who work for them.

New officers elected to ISHM board of directors

October 26, 2015

During ISHM’s annual board meeting, held Sept. 27, 2015, in Atlanta, Ga., Chairman of the Board was transferred from Randy Morton to John Principe III, whose term expires in 2017. Morton will continue to serve as the Immediate Past Chairman.

From NSC Congress & Expo

Safety culture: Does your brand have value?

Benita Mehta

September 28, 2015

Terry Mathis, founder and CEO of ProAct Safety, asked for a call to action Monday, saying every safety program needs branding, which creates buy-in. He compared safety programs to sports teams and other visually recognizable brands such as Nike and Coca-Cola, which all have distinct logos.