Predicting Workplace Violence: The Problem With Profiles By Gary Sheely, Associate of the Safety Institute and Tactical Confrontation Specialist We’re not immune to the potential for workplace violence, but profiling and psychological tests are not the answer when it comes to predicting and handling these susceptible employees.
11 Safety Tips When Handling Hand and Power Tools By Kevin Jefferson, Home Renovator and Blogger at Plain Help For beginners, power tools may be overwhelming — and potentially dangerous. These 11 tips may offer a primer or reminder for pros using handheld tools
Keep Safety Simple: Rules, Regulations, and Relationships By Carl Potter, CSP, CMC, Founder of the Safety Institute Jobsite safety should start from the top down with leaders — not in reaction to a fatal or serious injury.
PPE and the Effects on Productivity During COVID-19 By Mark Ogg, MCM, PMP, CCCA, Sr. Manager of Projects for JLL COVID-19 has affected all industries, including construction. Plan your new PPE requirements and jobsite strategies before returning to the jobsite.
Spotlight On: Respiratory Protection By Ben DuBose Respiratory protection has been highlighted in the coatings and construction industries for years, and it has never been more prevalent in the mainstream than now. Get a few tips on how your crews can focus on respiratory protection.
“Dropped Objects” Standard Establishes Design, Testing, and Performance Criteria By John Salentine, Co-Founder and VP of Hammerhead Industries Dropped tools and objects are a real concern in the construction industry. ISEA has developed a “Dropped Objects” standard to help guide the industry to preventing these types of injuries.
Preparing for an Active Shooter By John Iannarelli, Retired FBI Special Agent, Author, and Associate at The Safety Institute In the case of an active shooter at your business, are you prepared to defend yourself? Be sure you have a plan to run, hide, or fight.
5 Tips to Keep Hands Safe By TJ Scimone, Founder and Owner of Slice, Inc. Hands are on the front lines of physical labor, so they’re regularly in harm’s way. And coating professionals can’t do their jobs without healthy hands. Keeping hands safe needs to be a top priority.
Potential Financial Impacts of Workplace Violence By Gary Sheely, Associate and Tactical Confrontation Specialist at the Safety Institute Workplace violence can happen, but what are the potential short- and long-term financial impacts?
How to Protect Employees From Aggressive Behavior at Work By Gary Sheely, Associate and Tactical Confrontation Specialist at the Safety Institute At a recent workshop with about 250 attendees representing approximately 190 organizations, I performed an informal survey. I asked for a show of hands from those whose workplace had a written anti-bullying policy. Less than half of those in attendance raised their hands. I did the same for a workplace anti-violence policy. The response was better than half but still less than two-thirds.