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September 16, 2020

Q&A: Is the ISO 45001 Safety Management System Right for You?

ISO 45001 is a uniquely global safety management system standard. Expert Elbert Sorrell explains how to decide whether it’s right for your organization.

September 11, 2020

7 Ways to Create a Strong and Sustainable Risk Culture

Risk programs often struggle to get the buy-in of senior leaders. Use these seven practical steps to connect your safety goals with organizational objectives.

September 04, 2020

5 Methods That Will Help You Analyze Layers of Controls

Want to reduce and manage operational risk? You’ll need layers of controls. Use these five methods to analyze their effectiveness.

August 17, 2020

Q&A: How to Build a $1.9 Billion Stadium Safely

What is the role of construction safety professionals on large projects during a pandemic? We spoke with Carina Sowinski about her work on Allegiant Stadium.

August 10, 2020

7 Skills You Need to Master as a Construction Safety Professional

Construction safety professionals must be leaders as well as technical experts. Here are seven skills that will help you rise to the challenge.

July 31, 2020

3 Ts That Will Prevent Dropped Objects in Construction

Dropped objects are a leading cause of construction worker injuries. This powerful memory device can help safety professionals respond.

November 27, 2019

This Is Why OSHA’s No. 1 Violation Never Changes

Fall protection has been No. 1 on OSHA’s top 10 list of violations since 2011. Why is that and how should you respond? Expert Thom Kramer, P.E., CSP, explains.

November 15, 2019

How to Negotiate Your Salary as a Safety Professional

Every safety professional will need to negotiate their salary at some point in their careers. These five key strategies will help you earn what you’re worth.

November 07, 2019

10 Ways Safety Professionals Can Better Manage Conflict

Conflict is inevitable, but the way safety professionals respond can make a big difference. Use these 10 tips to help you manage disputes like a boss.

October 24, 2019

Quiz: Which Type of Safety Professional Are You?

Your unique strengths help make you a better safety professional. Take this quiz and compare results with your friends and colleagues.

October 10, 2019

5 Ways to Work With Leadership for Better Risk Management

Are you struggling to communicate the importance of risk management to your organization’s senior leadership team? Try these five strategies.

October 03, 2019

Why AI Is the Future of Construction Safety

Construction safety could soon face an AI revolution. Here’s how the industry is slowly adopting new technology to protect workers on the job.

September 26, 2019

10 Things That Will Help Safety Professionals Stand Out

It may not be as hard as you think to advance your safety career. These 10 things can help you build your skills and raise your profile.

September 19, 2019

How to Talk to Every Generation About Psychological Safety

Psychological safety is an important workplace topic that means different things to each generation. These tips will help you communicate with your team.

September 12, 2019

5 Stats That Show the Need for Focus in Safety Education

Countless distractions make it difficult to focus on improving your safety education. These five stats show just how important it is to rethink your habits.

January 14, 2019

The Value of the Safety Profession

Every safety professional has a story and many follow a unique path into the profession.

January 04, 2019

What Is Speed Networking and How Can It Help You?

Speed networking is different from speed dating.

January 02, 2019

Five Important Issues in Construction Safety

Construction work presents some of the most hazardous conditions of any work environment.

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