Safety Assessments Archives

SAFETY … Perception vs. Reality

February 22, 2017

By: Matt Edmonds, CHST and Pam Tompkins, CSP, CUSP In today’s world perceptions can sometimes be a far cry from reality. We often hear and see things that shape our...

Does a Host Employer have any responsibility for subcontractors performing non-electrical work inside restricted work areas?

February 16, 2017

The answer is Yes! Host Employers have the responsibility to develop and implement appropriate procedures to ensure required information is communicated effectively...

Electric Power, Safety Culture

Auditing for Safety Improvement

March 31, 2016

The mere thought of participating in an audit can be unnerving. Consider IRS audits for a moment – they can never mean good news, right? So why would an organization...

Electric Power, Leadership Development, Management, Safety Culture

Understanding Safety Culture Through Perception Surveys

January 29, 2016

If you asked workers at your company who is responsible for their safety, how do you think they would answer that question? Would they say the safety director is...

Leadership Development, Management, Safety Culture, Surveys, Training