Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to COVID-19 Safety
In one of my previous blogs, I discussed the use of the Hierarchy of Controls as a risk-reduction strategy by occupational…
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Complex Energy Isolation for Construction
Starting out in the trades working for electrical or mechanical contractors, we learn at an early stage about lockout/tagout (LOTO) for…
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Charged! Video 5: Pre-Planning and Manufacturing
Planning is powerful. It’s not about creating checklists; it’s about intention. It’s about deciding to achieve something and putting thought into…
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Stop-Work Authority Becomes Stop-Work Responsibility
When performing work, it is important that employees feel empowered and are knowledgeable that they have the authority to stop work…
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Supporting Employee Health Goals
What does ‘wellness’ mean to you? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “the quality or state of being in good health…
READ MORE Charged! Video 4: Operational Risk Management
What if you started every day with a reminder of what’s at stake? What if you took the time to look…
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Breaking the Mold of Traditional Apprenticeship
My last blog post in March seems like ages ago! I wrote it at the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdowns and…
READ MORE Charged! Video 3: What’s Your Why?
When it comes to working safely, what’s your “Why”? That’s a question that many of us overlook as we do our…
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Intellectual Property in Product Commercialization
Your company is evaluating a new product to commercialize. The market analysis is favorable. The product fits in well with your…
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