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Survey Finds High Rate of PPE Non-Compliance

According to a new survey released today by Kimberly-Clark Professional, 89 percent of safety professionals polled at the 2008 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress have observed workers failing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when they should have been.



"We find it disheartening that people continue to put themselves at risk by failing to wear PPE when undertaking hazardous tasks," said Randy Kates, general manager of the safety business for Kimberly-Clark Professional.… Continue

Added by Safety Training International on November 23, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Benefits of Online Training for Businesses

Comprehensively training your employees gives your company an edge in today’s competitive market. Online training and e-learning are providing more and more companies with the opportunity to train their employees more effectively and efficiently. Online training allows companies to thoroughly train their employees in engaging and interactive manner, and elearning provides the flexibility that is needed in today’s rapidly growing… Continue

Added by Safety Training International on November 22, 2008 at 8:37am — No Comments

How Workplace Safety Applies to Every Business

Any good business knows how to make money. But any good employer knows the important role employees play in their business. They perfectly understand that one of their top priorities is keeping their workplace safe for their employees. After all, there’s nothing like taking a huge blow when one or more of their employees get literally hurt.



Whether your business is a construction company, a hospital, or a law firm, part of your management responsibility is providing a safe and… Continue

Added by Safety Training International on November 22, 2008 at 8:31am — No Comments

Games that educate while they entertain

We all know cut protection is important - or there wouldn't be so many hand and finger injuries. But how do we get employees to wear gloves? Heck, often I can't even get my husband to wear gloves when he's working with wood and power tools. It's so frustrating! He knows he should but on some level he still feels it's "easier" not to. I'm working on him.



In the meantime, here's a fun game designed by Ansell to educate people on why wearing… Continue

Added by Lara Kretler on November 19, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

Ansell Knitted Gloves & Sleeves

Ansell provides several designs of Knitted Products that protect you from as little as dirty hands to a high level of cut resistance in Kevlar, Spectra, Dyneema, etc. I would love to help you find the correct hand & forearm protection. If you have questions or inquiries, let me help you...I look forward to hearing from you. D'Lynn

Added by D'Lynn on November 14, 2008 at 11:13am — No Comments

Downsizing and Layoffs

I have been downsized from my position as an executive assistant at Vanguard Safety Co. If anyone knows of any openings anywhere please let me know.

Thanks,

Missy Stewart

Added by Missy Stewart on November 5, 2008 at 12:13pm — 3 Comments

Alcohol Disguised as Energy Drinks may put Employees at Risk!

ENERGY DRINKS MAY CONTAIN ALCOHOL.pdfAlcohol In Energy Drinks (2).pptYour employees may be putting themselves and/or others at risk by unknowingly consuming alcohol… Continue

Added by Matt Blake on November 5, 2008 at 11:34am — No Comments

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My Personal Safety Quotes that I use in conferences and management training programs

Over the years I have come up with several of my own safety and leadership quotations that I have used in either in conferences, meetings or training sessions.  Sometimes you can say just a few words and the message sticks with people for the rest of their lives.   I have put below a few of my favourites that I have had success with when trying to make people accept their responsibilities and actual become actual leaders. …See More
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 Over the years I have come up with several of my own safety and leadership quotations that I have used in either in conferences, meetings or training sessions.  Sometimes you can say just a few words and the message sticks with people for the rest of their lives.   I have put below a few of my favourites that I have…See More
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My Personal Safety Quotes that I use in conferences and management training programs

Over the years I have come up with several of my own safety and leadership quotations that I have used in either in conferences, meetings or training sessions.  Sometimes you can say just a few words…Continue

Tags: training, conference, Leadership, Quotes, Safety

Started by Wayne Harris 4 hours ago.

What's your favorite motivational/safety quote? 54 Replies

Favorite Motivational Quote: If you want something, you'll find a way - If not, you'll find an excuse.Favorite Safety Quote: Don't learn safety by accident!Continue

Started by Michelle Sears. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth 5 hours ago.

About Me 1 Reply

Sarah Chamberland has completed a Diploma in Manufacturing and testing. His responsibilities include production and safety inspection of construction equipment and also repair services for equipment.…Continue

Started by Sarah Chamberland. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth 5 hours ago.

Industrial head protection standard (Z89.1) to be revised; consensus viewers needed 1 Reply

The voluntary consensus standard, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protective is scheduled to be revised this year.  The standard, recognized by OSHA, includes the…Continue

Tags: OSHA, ISEA, Z89.1, hats, protection

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Safety - A Prerequisite 1 Reply

Whether working at home or outside, to observe safety should be our pre-requisite. The employer before anything must be sure of the safety of its employees especially the ones working in mines or any…Continue

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