Key Takeaway Safety excellence means more than having a low incident rate. It means actively hunting for risk, even when the numbers look good. Strong EHS teams use near misses, …
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Underway: The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
by David Walker
Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition and fall prevention,” an OSHA official …
OSHA encourages employers to investigate close calls. When you capture near misses, investigate them well, and close corrective actions fast, you reduce repeat exposure. Over time, near-miss data becomes a …
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Why Global Initiatives Won’t Prevent Workplace Harm – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
Every few years, a new global initiative arrives promising to reshape corporate behaviour. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were meant to align business with human well-being. The …
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Why do we need a “positive duty” to prevent harm? – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
In 2023, a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability recommended that the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 be amended to introduce …
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Is it possible to prevent psychosocial hazards? – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation states that employers must eliminate hazards as far as is reasonably practicable. If you start your safety journey from this …