Safety Culture Plus

I attended several safety conferences this year speaking on various topics. I usually give away a book at each presentation. However, this year I decided to ask anyone who wanted a chance to win a book to sign up at either website http://ow.ly/x2je or http://ow.ly/x2jA by Dec 1, 2009. You could register at both sites if you wish, as the first site has many safety links and the second site is my blog.

I will have a drawing from all those who have registered since June 2009 and pick 3 winners. The winner will have a choice of the book that they which to receive:

I have provided the link to Amazon, so if you would like to review the content and reviews of these books you can. Just click on the book and you will go directly to Amazon.  You feedback is also appreciated.

Remember, you must register at either website http://ow.ly/x2je or http://ow.ly/x2jA by Dec 1, 2009 to win.

If you are not a member of the Linkedin safety training group, http://ow.ly/x2kw or social networking 101 group http://ow.ly/x2lw, you are welcome to join. It is all FREE. If you are also member of these sites, pass along this information to others.

You can also follow me on twitter @jamesroughton or @safeday

Enjoy!! If you have any questions you can contact me at jr@gotsafety.net. I enjoy networking opportunities.

Is this going to be good for industry?

Using private consultants is the key provision

Give Senator Mike Enzi, a freshman Republican from Wyoming, credit for this: he’s persistent. After coming out with a bill to reform OSHA earlier this year, he introduced a new version on September 30th that has more support among Republicans than any OSHA bill crafted since the GOP took control of Congress in 1994-and there have been at least a half-dozen.

The Safety Advancement for Employees Act (SAFE) combines all of Enzi’s previously introduced OSHA bill with some provisions from another bill that had been introduced by Senator Judd Gregg (R-Vt.). Co-sponsors of SAFE include Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.), Senate Labor Committee Chairman Jim Jeffords (R-Vt.), and Public Health and Safety Labor Committee Chairman Bill Frist (R-Tenn.).

Rep. James Talent (R-Mo.), chairman of the House Small Business Committee, has introduced almost identical OSHA legislation on the House side. Two Democrats are co-sponsors of Talent’s bill.

It’s no coincidence that a press conference announcing the SAFE proposal was held one week before Senate confirmation hearings for OSHA chief nominee Charles Jeffress, according to one source. The proposal is a reminder to Jeffress and the Clinton administration that Republicans will be keeping a close watch on the agency, says the source.  To read the rest of the article click on the link below.

Republicans rally around OSHA reform (again) – Feature Articles – ISHN

Ideas and thoughts adapted from my very old US Army leadership card:

SUPERVISION IS: The art of checking on the progress of actions and job assignments without harassment or taking on the job yourself.

LEADERSHIP IS: The art of influencing and directing personnel to obtain willing teamwork, confidence, respect and cooperation to accomplish the daily task assignment. Leadership is essential in developing a solid safety and health attitude among personnel

INDICATIONS OF LEADERSHIP:

• Morale – The morale of my area is high (How do I know?)
• “Esprit De Corps” – My personnel act as a Team (How do I know?)

• Discipline – My work areas and personnel clearly show quality and orderliness (How do I know?)

• Proficiency – My personnel know how to properly do their tasks (How do I know?)

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From SAFTENG’s Weekly Safety Newsletter – Brian has found a funny way of looking at safety.

This is the VERY BEST video that promotes our profession in a funny way.  We MUST be able to laugh at ourselves and our profession once in a while and this was just a great skit.  It features my #1 "Partner in Safety" WorkSafe Victoria on a TV show in Australia that is much like the US and UK based show ‘Whose line is it anyway".  An actor is put in a situation and has to quickly react to the situation.  This skit, the guy is a construction site foreman with somewhat of a questionable safety program.  He has on an interesting hardhat and tool belt and has to take on two actors who are WorkSafe Inspectors inspecting the work site.  I assure you, it will at least bring a smile to your face, if not tears to your eyes!

This is a great publication from Oregon Safety OSHA on Management Systems.

The Foundations for a Safe Workplace (4755) has a new look. We have added new photos and condensed the material so that it is easier to read and speaks more specifically to the subject matter. The text in the old publication is still relevant, but you will definitely want to check out the new version when you get a chance. You can view it online here or go to www.orosha.org, click on the A to Z list and then “S” for “Safety and Health Management.”  You will find it listed under “Publications.” We have taken out the CD in the new version, but you can find all the forms that were on the CD online.

I received this email from a user group and thought that I would share with everyone.

The link below is provided for your consideration and use. The link shows
a moving safety video that you can send to your employees for viewing.
Although the video is in a construction setting, the safety lesson is
applicable to all work environments and well worth the 15 minutes to view.
http://www.harsco.com/about/video/safety/index.html

Interesting article that I read in SafetyXChange.

Email: Artfettig@aol.com

Profile

Motivational Humorist Art Fettig is known as America’s #1 Safety Commitment Catalyst. He has produced signed personal commitments to safety and to positive interaction from tens of thousands of employees in major corporations throughout the U.S. and Canada. "I get everyone in your organization on your safety team." Fettig admits.

Click on the link to read the rest of the article.

Art Fettig | SafetyXChange

This is a nicely article from  Articledashboard.com that outlines OSHA management process.

‘”The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued voluntary protection program management guidelines to encourage employers to do more than just comply with regulations to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. Although compliance with the law, including specific OSHA standards, is an important objective, an effective corporate safety program looks beyond specific requirements of law to address all hazards. It seeks to prevent injuries and illnesses, whether or not compliance is an issue.”

Click on the following link to read the rest of the article.

Importance Of Health And Safety Management Guidelines Within The Workplace

The Safety Manager’s Handbook (Safety Management Series (Neenah, Wis.)

Editorial Review from Amazon,

Product Description
Every workplace is filled with potential hazards, and it is the role of every company to assure its employees a safe environment. Now, internationally recognized experts on workplace safety J. J. Keller and Associates have created an information-packed desk reference which gives safety managers must-know information on topics such as: workplace hazards, office safety, contractor safety, facility audits, and much more.