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Celebrating International Women's Day - Alice Hamilton

By Susen Trail 03/08/2020 Safety Culture

Celebrate International Women's Day by honoring Alice Hamilton-a pioneer of industrial hygiene. Discover how her groundbreaking work exposed workplace hazards, shaped occupational health, and laid the foundation for modern safety practices we rely on today.

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Is Your Rearview Mirror Larger Than Your Windshield?

By Susen Trail 03/01/2020 Safety Culture

Stop defining safety by past failures. Learn how shifting to proactive metrics and real-time insights can build trust, engage employees, and highlight the true value of your safety efforts-focused on prevention, not just incidents.

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Specifics Steps To Reduce Transmission of Coronavirus, Flu, and Colds in Your Workplace

By Susen Trail 02/23/2020 Safety Best Practices

Infectious illness can quickly disrupt your workforce and operations. Learn practical, workplace-focused strategies to reduce transmission, protect employees, and maintain productivity-through simple policies, hygiene practices, and proactive prevention measures.

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Root Cause Analysis vs Behavior-Based Safety, Part II

By Susen Trail 11/03/2019 Safety Culture

Behavior-based safety alone isn't enough. Discover why focusing only on employee actions can limit results-and how combining it with engineering controls, feedback loops, and leadership support creates a stronger, more effective safety culture.

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Root Cause Analysis vs Behavior-Based Safety, Part I

By Susen Trail 10/23/2019 Safety Culture

Why don't employees speak up about safety risks? Real-world incidents reveal the hidden barriers-fear, complexity, and lack of feedback-that silence workers. Learn how removing these obstacles can transform engagement and prevent incidents before they happen.

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You Might Be Safe If...

By Susen Trail 09/08/2019 Safety Culture

What does a strong safety program really look like? Compare the clear signs of effective safety management versus warning signs of failure-and learn how proactive practices can prevent incidents, strengthen accountability, and save your organization significant costs.

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OSHA Safety Week

By Susen Trail 08/13/2019 Safety Culture

Is Safety Week just a show, or a true reflection of your culture? Learn how to turn OSHA's Safe + Sound Week into meaningful recognition by tracking real safety metrics and celebrating employee contributions all year long.

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OSHA Inspection Tips

By Susen Trail 08/01/2019 Safety Best Practices

When OSHA shows up, are you prepared, or exposed? Learn proven tips from years of enforcement experience to manage inspections, present your safety program effectively, and avoid costly missteps when it matters most.

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Involve Supervisors In Safety

By Susen Trail 06/27/2019 Safety Culture

Supervisor engagement is the backbone of a strong safety culture. Learn how to set clear expectations, track meaningful KPIs, and drive accountability-so middle management actively leads safety efforts instead of just supporting them.

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Effective Safety Records Management

By Susen Trail 06/20/2019 Safety Best Practices

When OSHA asks for sampling records, can you find them fast? Learn what documentation must be retained for 30 years, why it matters, and how centralizing records ensures compliance, avoids costly resampling, and keeps critical exposure data at your fingertips.

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