We are taught to describe ourselves: “I’m an ‘Introvert’ which explains my discomfort working in big teams,” or “My co-worker is a ‘Judger’ which explains why she is so critical.” We have the impression that if we just “know” ourselves and others better our work together will be more collaborative and productive.
Adjustable industrial temperature switches, barrier guards against dangerous machinery and the latest dust sampling pump were the top products featured on ISHN.com this week.
How economic indicators affect traffic fatality rates, what safety professionals want most and how CPR is getting an upgrade. These were among the top stories featured on ISHN.com this week.
In management literature, empowerment refers to delegating authority or responsibility. In other words, when a supervisor says, "I empower you," s/he means, "Get 'er done ASAP."
My first job out of college was as engineer # 3884 in a large oil refinery. Yield, cost, and throughput were all more important to the organization than the front-line people who were nameless numbers to the higher-ups.
A renaissance in safety and health thinking is taking place as rates for fatal and serious injuries and illnesses continue unabated. This movement is re-examining of some of the concepts that underpin the safety and health profession.
OSHA has designated June 12-18, 2017, as “Safe + Sound Week,” a new nationwide effort that calls on organizations of all sizes in a wide range of industries to raise awareness of the value and importance of workplace safety and health programs.
Over the past 30 years, the growing demand for wireless and broadcast communications has spurred a dramatic increase in communication tower construction and maintenance and in workers climbing towers as tall as 2,000 feet.
Pesticide misuse endangers workers and food crops in Hawaii, Senators demand answers about OSHA and tips for safe summer travel were among the top stories featured on ISHN.com this week.
Although most Americans who responded to a recent poll said that being fit and looking good were very important to them, most of those said they were not in good shape. That contradiction surfaced in a survey recently by Reportlinker, which set out to determine attitudes towards fitness and exercise.
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