Safety culture is something we mention a lot on our blog because it is central to a corporation that cares about its employees. In this post, we’ll share some tips on how to create a culture of constant progress and more. Let’s get right to it.

Shaping Culture Through Behaviour

Some organizations struggle with a negative culture, and there are a few reasons why progress is out of reach. Dan Markovitz shares a fascinating analysis on EHS Today, describing the pitfalls companies fall into when trying to create a progress-centered culture. Mainly the focus on ‘culture’ and vague goals, rather than a specific behavior, is a key mistake. You can’t change how people are, but you can change how they behave on the job by implementing guidelines. Progress is also something to invest in, which companies are also reluctant to do. Go here to read the full analysis, and see how your company can create real, positive change.

Safety Inspections for Heavy Machinery Operators

Even if your equipment is inside, winter can still pose a significant threat to your plant. Jennifer Busick from EHS Daily Advisor shares a winter-time checklist that you could add to your regular checklist to address those added risks. She mentions being extra careful to check filters, batteries, and anything that transports liquids, as well as making sure that your heaters work properly, and are given the time to kick in before the machinery starts working. Go take a look for the details, and to nail those inspections and cover all risks!

Benefits of a single integrated safety controller

On a more technical note, Larry Reynolds shares his ideas on the use of single, modular, integrated safety controllers rather than multiple safety relays. Industrial machinery and process automation need several safety functions, and having them done by separate relays can be much more costly and arduous than a single safety controller. They’re not that expensive, are configurable to your equipment needs, and can handle a much wider range of safety functions. Check out the article on manufacturing.net for the full explanation of the benefits of safety controllers.

Challenges of safety in e-retail

Online shopping is a staple of our current experience as a consumer. For us, it’s convenient. For the seller, there’s a wide array of challenges involved. There’s a reason Amazon doesn’t make a profit on many of the products they sell, yet is one of the largest companies today. EU OSHA published an article presenting the status of e-retail, and outlining the safety risks involved in it. In both regular retail as e-retail stores, safety risks mainly include bodily harm: order picking, lifting heavy objects, moving boxes in cramped spaces… all retail workers know the struggle. With e-retail, risks relating to delivery are added in the mix, and seasonal peaks make work conditions much more chaotic, and therefore risky. EU OSHA provides a thorough view, so check out their full research here!

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