Change: A Stumbling Block to Safety.

Posted by on Jul 14, 2011 in Safety, slider, Uncategorized | 0 comments I spent the morning cleaning out the CAMTEC classroom and my office so that we can have the ceiling and walls painted.  As part of the process I decided to change my office a bit, rearranging the furniture and creating a new look.  Then I got to thinking about the concept of change.  To most people it’s an ugly, five-letter word.  And unfortunately, in my experience, a great stumbling block...
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Safety and the “F” Word

Posted by on May 23, 2011 in Safety, slider, Uncategorized | 0 comments In all of my safety training classes I inevitably get to one of my favorite, albeit controversial, sayings: “All accidents are preventable.”  I stand by that, regardless of the “push back” I get from students.  The most common argument against that statement is that there was nothing that could have been done; you know, wrong place at the wrong time.  The real argument there is...
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Now More Than Ever

Posted by on May 14, 2011 in Safety, Uncategorized | 0 comments I hate the old expression “now more than ever,” but sometimes I have to accept that it just fits. For example, “Now more than ever companies must do everything they can to reduce the risk of loss.” Whether it’s an on the job injury, theft of equipment or materials, or the numerous other potential losses, now is not the time to cut into those slimmer profit margins. As a safety...
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No Excuses

Posted by on May 13, 2011 in Safety, slider, Uncategorized | 0 comments After years of managing safety programs for both general industry and construction, it’s clear that excuses for not working safely are almost homogeneously the same regardless of the industry.  “I forgot” or “I didn’t know” or “This will only take a second” are a few of my favorites.  Also great are, “I am in a hurry” or “Yeah, but the job has to get done” or, “I...
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Health and Safety: Hazards of Working in Dilapidated Buildings

Posted by on May 13, 2011 in Safety, slider, Sustainability | 1 comment   Working inside buildings on Brownfield sites during either the initial assessment stage or redevelopment activities can present significant health and safety concerns for consultants and construction personnel.  Many Brownfields are occupied by derelict or dilapidated buildings that may harbor health risks in the form of deteriorated building materials and/or equipment containing...
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