Meetings and training

Engaging participants: techniques for effective safety meetings

Les réunions de sécurité sont souvent perçues comme un passage obligé, une corvée. Mais que se passerait-il si ces rendez-vous devenaient des moments d’échange constructifs et motivants, contribuant à améliorer la culture sécurité entreprise ? Un nombre important d’employés se…

The importance of impact drills and their effectiveness in training

Elite athletes understand that consistent training and skill development are vital. However, a frequently overlooked element is preparing the body to handle the significant impact forces encountered in many sports. Ignoring the demands placed on your body will only lead…

Creating a culture of accountability around plant maintenance

Dans le secteur industriel, la maintenance est souvent perçue comme un mal nécessaire, une dépense inévitable. Cependant, une approche proactive et axée sur la responsabilité peut transformer cette vision. En effet, instaurer une culture de responsabilité autour de la maintenance…

How to conduct a risk assessment for working at height?

Falls from height account for a significant portion of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Statistics show that approximately 350,000 workers suffer fall-related injuries annually in the US alone. This emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive risk assessments to mitigate these…

Evaluating the effectiveness of scorecards for safety meetings

Workplace accidents cost businesses billions annually, impacting productivity, employee morale, and brand reputation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports a significant number of preventable injuries each year. Improving safety performance requires a proactive approach, and safety scorecards offer…

How to conduct an effective risk assessment meeting with your team

A staggering 80% of project delays are linked to unforeseen risks, according to industry reports. A well-structured risk assessment meeting significantly mitigates these delays and improves project success rates. This comprehensive guide provides actionable strategies for conducting effective risk assessment…

Working at height hierarchy of control: best practices explained

Falls from height are a leading cause of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Globally, an estimated 6,000 workers die annually from falls. In the US, falls from elevation resulted in over 320,000 injuries in 2021, costing billions in lost productivity…

Emergency preparedness training: building a safer, more resilient workplace

Workplace safety is paramount. Each year, millions of workplace accidents occur globally, resulting in significant lost productivity, substantial medical costs (estimated at over $170 billion annually in the US alone), and tragically, fatalities. A proactive and comprehensive approach to emergency…

Workplace fire safety plan: evacuation procedures & emergency response

Workplace fires pose a significant threat, resulting in substantial property damage and, tragically, injuries and fatalities. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of 3,700 non-residential structure fires occur annually in the United States. Effective fire evacuation…

Fire risk assessment responsibility: A comprehensive guide

Each year, devastating fires cause significant property damage and tragically, result in the loss of lives. In the UK alone, the average annual cost of fire damage surpasses £1 billion, while approximately 250 fatalities are directly attributed to fire-related incidents….