Supervisors should be provided with the tools they need to promote effective departmental communication and changes as part of a positive safety culture.

A safety and health program is essential for moving to a culture of safety excellence and regular audits of the entire program are critical in evaluating the success and failures. 

If your firm conducts both construction and “shop” activities, you may want two separate programs to address unique electrical issues.

A vehicle safety training program should be developed and provided. The program should address all the items discussed in this article.

SNIPS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion weighs in on how to prepare for an OSHA inspection and other annual reminders.

OHazard Communication (HAZCOM) is the OSHA rule that summarizes how chemicals should be managed in the workplace in order to protect workers from overexposures.

Implementation of a mix of effective leading indicators and prerequisite lagging indicators can benefit the company safety and health program as well as contribute to a successful, on-going corporate safety culture.

Each October, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sponsors Fire Prevention Week and this year (October 9-15) marks the 100^th anniversary of this important program.

A proactive plan can help address many of the issues faced before, during, and after a disaster strikes, writes SNIPS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.