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Don’t confuse tags as “tagout” when used on locks!
While used almost interchangeably, lockout and tagout are two different things. They are both designed to ensure equipment is kept deenergized while being serviced, but they are two different tactics. And this can cause confusion, even among safety professionals....
What’s the difference between laws, regulations, and consensus standards?
If you’re like most people with a safety role, you have been faced with the question, “where did you find that? OSHA doesn’t say it in their standard!”, followed by hours of research to try and figure out where a regulation comes from. That is often where they refer...
Emergency Exits
Many businesses do not manage their emergency exit signs and doors very well. I see this over and over again in facilities I visit. Historically, some of the worst catastrophes in our nation's history have been related to emergency exit issues. Let's look at some ways...
What is the safety professional’s role in your organization?
When you think of safety professionals in your organization, what are their roles? Many managers, employees, and safety professionals themselves struggle to define the role that the safety professionals play in their organization. Is it to write policies and train?...
How do you write your policies?
Do you struggle to write you company’s safety and environmental policies? Do you find them coming out too long and cumbersome and nobody understands or follows them? Here’s the process that I use when writing a policy. Don’t write it like it’s written by lawyers for...
What is the difference between hazmat awareness, operations, and technician levels for HAZWOPER?
If you have the potential for a hazmat incident in your facility, it's important that you know the difference between awareness, operations, and technician level responses. Allowing employees to operate at a higher level than their training and PPE allows can get you...
Publications
Brad Kramer, our principal safety consultant, has been featured in various publications. View his articles for Firehouse and Safety & Health below.
Firehouse
Addressing Volunteer Decline Through Consulting.
Safety & Health
My Story: Readers share how they got into the EHS field.