Category: November 2018 Newsletter

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among Canadian oil and gas drilling sector workers has increased by 12 per cent, from 33 per cent in 2012 to 45 per cent in 2017, according to hearing-test data collected by employers. Even more alarming: out of the 294 oil and gas drilling workers with…

TaBRA (Task Based Risk Assessments) is a topic about which FDRsafety has written several times. How It Works Many workers don’t take proper steps during tasks. In our experience, our methodology leaves workers shaking their heads at the number of steps that they forget to identify on a regular basis. System accomplishes…

Was worker fired for reporting injuries? We’ve discussed before that progressive discipline is hard for any manager, no matter what department he or she is in. But safety pros face unique challenges with discipline. Discipline is necessary at times but be careful your actions don’t run afoul of OSHA’s anti-retaliation…

Agency Says Post-Incident Drug Testing, Safety Incentives OK Good news: OSHA is pulling back its previous stance on safety incentive programs and post-incident drug testing – the guidance that left many safety pros confused. OSHA issued anti-retaliation guidance in 2016 that gave examples of safety incentives and post-accident drug testing…

We just finished a great class last week here in Wilmington for our HAZWOPER TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Course – and it was the last one for the year.  Excellent students, great participation and an eagerness to learn created the perfect environment for learning. Anyone involved in environmental clean-up or HAZMAT emergency response…

Great News! Our LSP just received a facelift and now has migrated to our new Learning Management System. What does this mean? Up-to-the-minute changes in OSHA regulations and safety trends Interactive modules make learning exciting, challenging and fun New, dynamic videos and rich, engaging graphics Ease-of-use and excellent for recordkeeping…

The Zero Incidents Vision Over the years, businesses have implemented many unique procedures and policies to eliminate worker injuries and workplace incidents. Today, Health & Safety professionals are promoting Zero Incidents as the benchmark for safety management excellence. A Zero Incidents goal aims to eliminate all events that result in injury, property…