We have all heard the story of the three little pigs and their construction decisions impacting their futures. It is a sad fable that needs to be told often and even to adults who do not understand “latent failures”! But in this article, I want to have you think about three (3) mountains an organization…...
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Without TRUST, safety doesn’t stand a chance! Companies require employees to attend annual “ethics training.” Behind the scenes, the company is lying to all its stakeholders. First, it was VW and now FCA (formerly Chrysler). And companies can’t seem to understand why their safety cultural surveys are always pointing to a lack of TRUST as…...
Cheating in business is cheating in safety Read More »
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SAFETY LEADER’S CODE – I Believe… (Kevin Burns) Read More »
How Safe Would Sugar Creek Be if we were all like Meghan Vogel and were all actively caring for each other? Do we have the courage to do what Meghan did or the courage to accept the help and suggestions as Arden did? 24/7? Read on… At the state championships, Meghan Vogel had a difficult…...
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A fan of safety looks at it as a mandate, something they are required or told to do. If they wear orange shirts on Thursdays it is more to fit in or because they were told to. Fans forget about safety after they leave the plant, they fail to practice safety at home (i.e. don’t…...
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I am a Safety Professional I am not a police officer and I do not write citations. My job is to monitor, audit, review, and advise…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
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Another excellent video of how world-class people respond to a workplace tragedy. We will all suffer such an event if we stay in this profession long enough. But hopefully, you will be surrounded by real leaders who rise to the occasion and LEAD, as leadership is the ONLY way out of such a tragedy. You…...
This is one of my favorite Safety PR videos. Not a single word is spoken, but the message is crystal clear. Congrats to Boart Longyear…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Making safety PERSONAL! Read More »
This is NOT a political post, nor is it a post about the pandemic. It is a simple reminder for the experienced safety pro or a mentoring moment for the younger safety pro… We will all walk in Dr. Fauci’s shows one day! What do I mean by this statement?… Membership Required You must be...
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One of my favorite movies is “Meet the Parents” and in this movie, the bride’s to-be dad, Jack, had his “circle of trust”. Well not to poke fun at the concept, we also have the “circle of safety”. It is core in each and every one of us. When we feel like we can trust…...
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I have a friend that I respect immensely and I think he may be one of the most intelligent people I interact with. He is a huge fan of Jordan Peterson and he is always sharing books, podcasts, and videos with Dr. Peterson. Oftentimes, his podcasts and videos are beyond my ability to fully comprehend…...
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