Balancing Priorities as a Safety Manager: Strategies to Stay Effective and Avoid Burnout
Safety managers wear many hats—problem solver, mentor, policy enforcer. But when every task feels urgent, burnout is never far behind. Whether you’re rushing to address an incident report, preparing for a site audit or fielding employee questions about
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How Health and Safety Audit Software Improves Compliance, Accuracy and Efficiency
On the night of July 6, 1988, the Piper Alpha oil rig, situated 140 miles off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland, became the site of one of the deadliest disasters in oil and gas history. In less than three hours, a series of explosions and fires claimed the...
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How Recording Safety Observations Can Help Prevent the Next Workplace Accident
Picture this: a manufacturing worker suffers a serious hand injury while operating a machine. The injury is severe, requiring surgery, weeks of physical therapy and an extended absence from work. For the worker, it’s not just about the physical...
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Gen Z and the Future of Workplace Safety: Protecting the Next Generation of Workers
When I started my career in the late 1980s, safety was all about behaviors, observations and feedback. By the 1990s, we saw the rise of desktop computers, which opened up new ways to deliver training and develop capabilities. Fast forward to the early 2000s,...
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Transform Your Safety Incident Reporting from Manual Methods to Proactive, Data-Driven Solutions
Safety incident reports are essential documents that capture details about accidents or near-misses in the workplace. In high-risk industries such as manufacturing, construction and mining, they play a crucial role in identifying hazards and preventing future...
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From Risk to Safety: The Power of Compliance Audits in the Workplace
In today’s business environment, which is increasingly regulated and safety-conscious, ensuring a safe workplace is not just a good practice, but a legal responsibility. Compliance auditing is a key tool for organizations to evaluate their adherence to...
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How to Automate Safety Audits: A Step-by-Step Guide for Efficiency and Compliance
A streamlined safety audit process is one of the most effective ways to boost productivity and reduce costs. Not only does it improve employee morale, but it also enhances transparency with stakeholders and helps avoid costly fines. Plus, keeping workers safe...