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…
7/27/2020 Over the years, organizations have developed tools that can be used within the workplace that are based on Human Factors, thereby enabling management and workers to control workplace hazards. Without a doubt, some of these tools, we are not are not just familiar, but which we already incorporate. Below 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…
3/8/2021 It happened on May 27, 1987 in a warehouse owned and operated by a large paint manufacturer in Dayton, Ohio, where a workman, using a forklift, contacted the storage rack system while backing up. This action caused several cans of paint and flammable liquids to be knocked over. The Read more…
3/16/2020 It was at a very busy work area when a bin truck, while backing up, accidentally ran over a loose cable that was attached to its front. As the truck kept moving backward, the cable got tighter to the point that the tension became so great it became a Read more…
1/6/2020 At the end of every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the top ten categories for which organizations have received citations for violating certain safety and health regulations. Over the years, one can see that, outside of a few changes, the top ten violations have remained Read more…
12/9/2019 Many organizations make a cognizant effort to hire new blood as this ensures that stagnation within their workforce does not become a problem. By having new hires, long-time employees can be used as mentors, providing knowledge on company procedures and processes; thus, ensuring that company protocol is reviewed – Read more…
10/21/2019 I think it is safe to say that trying to understand why people do things has been a curiosity as old as time. In the field of S&H, rules and regulations have been written to help provide workers in the US and throughout the world with processes to help Read more…