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Incident Reporting is Critical to a Workplace Safety Program

All incidents should be reported, documented, and investigated which is why incident reporting is critical to a successful workplace safety and health program.

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Implement Effective Safeguards to Protect Workers

Effective controls protect employees by minimizing or eliminating safety and health risks with the ultimate goal of preventing injuries, illnesses, and incidents.

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How to Establish a Workplace Safety Committee

A safety committee is a group formed within an organization that functions to serve as an advocate for workplace health and safety.

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How to Empower Workers to Stop Unsafe Work

Stop Work Authority (SWA) empowers employees, at any level, to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, without fear of retribution.

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Workplace and Jobsite Hazard Identification and Assessment

A critical element of any effective safety and health program is a proactive, ongoing process to identify and assess workplace and jobsite hazards.

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Why the Safety Program Relies on Management Leadership

Management provides the leadership, vision, and resources that are critically needed to implement an effective safety and health program.

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A Case for Zero-Tolerance of Workplace Bullying

Employees have a responsibility to treat everyone at work with dignity and respect and have the right to expect the same level of behavior as well.

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