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Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: Mental Health Awareness / Knowing the Signs

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: Mental Health Awareness / Knowing the Signs

It can be easy to get caught up in our own lives, problems, and stresses and therefore barely focus on what’s going on in the lives of those around us. But, it’s vitally important for employers and employees alike to be aware and know the signs of potential mental illness in themselves and others.

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: Prioritizing a Safe Workplace Environment
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Short, Focused, & Meaningful Safety Inspections Strengthen Safety Programs!

Short, Focused, & Meaningful Safety Inspections Strengthen Safety Programs!

The goal of every safety management system should always be continuous improvement. We have all been doing site, quality control and equipment inspections for ages. Sometimes our inspection program achieves the desired goal. Sometimes it feels like we are standing still…. Incidents keep reoccurring  and repairs are not completed. So how do we ensure that our inspection hit the mark? How can we be sure that our inspections are a strong link in our Safety Program?

Safety Tips: Who Is Responsible For Safety In The Workplace?

Safety Tips: Who Is Responsible For Safety In The Workplace?

Change the way that your workers see the consequences of not working safely!

There is a common misconception that the safety person is going to keep people safe at the workplace. Not so! Managers and direct supervisors are ultimately responsible for their workers’ safety. 

How do we move supervisors and their workers away from this flawed thinking? 

Safety Moment, Why Safety Professionals Need To Start Celebrating Wins!

Safety Moment, Why Safety Professionals Need To Start Celebrating Wins!

Safety programs require Safety Professionals to investigate incidents, review findings with their teams, and discuss how and what they need to improve to stop the events from happening again. You are also required to audit other people's work, and determine what has been done well and what needs to be corrected. All while ensuring compliance with OSHA and OH&S requirements.  Do you spend most of your time discussing what has gone wrong?

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