Safety Archives

What’s a Resilient Safety Culture (And How Do You Get It)?0

By Justin Ganschow, MS, CSP, CHMM; Caterpillar Safety Services Safety culture exists whether an organization proactively manages it or not. Most simply, your safety culture is reflected by what people do when the boss or the safety manager isn’t watching. They either speak up, or stay silent when they see something or someone working unsafely.

Top 10 OSHA Citations (FY 2024): What They Are & Why You Should Care 0

By Ted Dunnam, Dunnam Safety Management Let’s talk safety. Not the flashy kind with blinking lights and high-vis vests (although those help), but the kind that gets real—where a solid culture of safety means someone’s family member comes home at night instead of to an emergency room. OSHA—short for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration—was

A Reflection on 2024, and How EHS Will Evolve in 2025 0

By Michael Zalle, Yellowbird The landscape of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a combination of technological advancements, shifting regulations, and evolving societal expectations. In 2024, businesses and organizations faced an increasingly complex set of challenges and opportunities in their efforts to protect their employees, communities, and the environment. From

Cultivating Better Relationships for Improved Safety 0
- CONSTRUCTION
- June 25, 2024
By Scott Risch, Rosendin There are many conversations around how to improve safety culture within the construction industry, but to move the needle, it’s important to stop bifurcating safety from a company’s larger culture because safety is an integral part of everything we do and should be treated as such. During my more than 25
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President’s Letter – June 2024 0
- ASA President's Letter
- June 25, 2024
Dear Readers – Time has just dragged this past year. NOT! Yeah, I know every president says how great their time was – and it’s a fact for me as well. Sure, it’s hectic, sometimes frustrating, but ALWAYS rewarding. Glad I’m a part of this organization, and I encourage others to step up and take
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Ensuring Summer Safety on Construction Sites: Protecting Workers from the Heat 0
- Best Practices, HEALTH, LIFESTYLE, Safety
- June 24, 2024
By Michael Zalle, YellowBird Summer has arrived, and with it, construction sites across the country face a significant challenge: keeping workers safe in scorching temperatures. With soaring heat and relentless sun rays, the risk of heat-related illnesses escalates, making it imperative for construction companies to prioritize the well-being of their workforce. It’s important to brush
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