9/5/2011 As I sit in an airplane, thousands of feet in the air, I find it somewhat amusing that I am about to talk about the worst disaster in commercial airline history. While I have told this story a few times, I think the lessons to be learned from this Read more
10/24/2011 Recently, I was listening to a group of safety and health professionals that work at various locations within the DOE complex talk about some of their challenges. One person brought up a concern that grabbed everyone’s attention. Apparently, his group of S&H professionals were noticing an increased practice of Read more
4/25/2011 This past week in Santa Fe New Mexico, a person that was involved in a multi-fatality car collision and cited for driving under the influence (his blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit) was found not guilty of manslaughter charges. This is not to say that he was innocent; Read more
11/30/2020 Face coverings, dust masks, N95 and the Chinese counterpart of N95’s – the KN95s- have become household names as of late due to our current pandemic. Health officials are broadcasting the importance of wearing these clothing articles or personal protective equipment – PPE – as a necessary component to Read more
10/26/2020 Human nature: According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, human nature is the fundamental dispositions and traits of humans. Human nature encompasses the physical, biological, social, mental, and emotional characteristics that define our tendencies, abilities, as well as our limitations. One of the innate characteristics of human nature is imprecision. That Read more
10/5/2020 Visit any city or town in the US and chances are you will find road construction. Lanes shut down, intersections crowded with vehicles, jammed to a standstill. People tend to get a little frustrated and, in many cases, decide to take matters into their own hands and break a Read more
8/17/2020 Thinking that mental health problems are, in some way, not as real as physical ones is not uncommon. This year, millions of Internet users have asked Google if mental illness is real, and the Internet abounds with public awareness campaigns from the government and non-profit organizations answering with a Read more
8/3/2020 I would like to begin with a technique used in many industries. That is, the self-checking process known as STAR: STOP – THINK – ACT – REVIEW. Self-checking is particularly effective during skill-based tasks that could be performed without much conscious thought. This technique helps boosts attention at important Read more
8/10/2020 One project that my company was recently engaged, involved a considerable amount of investigation to understand the extent of hazardous materials contamination. Getting access to this location requires specific training and clearance approvals. Without these qualifications; no matter how qualified one may be (i.e. education, professional certifications and experience), Read more
7/20/2020 Over the past few years, the United States has seen the number of annual workplace fatalities hover at 5,000 cases, while nonfatal workplace injuries average about three million cases. The severity of these incidents’ ranges from minor cuts to permanent disabilities. The causes of workplace incidents are recorded and Read more