Publication: ISHN Magazine Issue: July 2012
Having done SafetyNet inspections for almost a decade, I like to explore the data collected – the “whys” of the observations. They allow me to glean insight into the ability to forecast and focus from what we see in the observations. Keeping good people from getting hurt is always the goal. I ...
Guest Blog Post by Dr. Chuck Pettinger, Implementation & Change Manager at Predictive Solutions
In my previous blog I discussed the concept of increased inspections and safety observations leading to fewer incidents. However, inspections should not be done simply for the sake of doing inspections. A proper strategy should be employed ensuring observers are engaged in the most meaningful and ...
In my introductory blog post, I referenced several quotes from W. Edwards Deming, best known for his work in Japan’s successful approach to quality in manufacturing. His 14 points that make up a “System of Profound Knowledge” is still extremely relevant and widely used today. Here is a link that ...
Publication: ISHN Magazine Issue: May 2012
In the 1930's, William Herbert Heinrich, an employee working for Traveler's Insurance Company, published groundbreaking theories about safety and health in the workplace. One such theory became known as Heinrich's Law: that in a workplace, for every accident that causes a major injury, there are 29 ...
Publication: EHS Today Issue: March 2012
