Let’s be honest: Most workers don’t exactly see safety training as the most fun part of their jobs. They may understand its importance — particularly if they’ve faced hazards themselves — but it’s rare for an EHS professional to speak to a room full of fired-up, enthusiastic trainees.

Given delayed retirements, longer life spans and a growing labor pool, the multigenerational workplace is fast becoming the norm. Comprising roughly 35% of the workforce, Millennials have maintained the highest representation since 2016, with Gen Xers, Baby Boomers and Generation Z following at 33%, 25% and 5%, respectively.

Lean manufacturing is not about “less,” it is about efficiency and continuous improvement-- it seeks to produce excellence by focusing on highly effective activities and removing the ones that do not add value.

Most safety manager have a lot of data to work with. Although it may be cumbersome, this data is the key to learning how much return you are getting by investing in safety.

Regardless of how your company views safety (investment or expense) the post should have some great information for you!

In this post I cover- What is a JSA or JHA. The benefits of a JSA. 5 Steps to creating a JSA. What jobs to create a JSA for.

My top 10 workplace safety tips

As safety professionals, we often consider the impacts of internal policies and regulatory changes on the well-being of our workers. OSHA spends hundreds of millions of dollars every year enforcing these policies, and advocacy groups push for changes in the way employers and employees interact.

Is your safety team ready for the new year now that 2016 has come to a close? Between tighter regulations, ever-changing record-keeping requirements and a few new OSHA rules, there are plenty of matters to keep in mind. Just as important are your internal affairs: tracking incidents, training employees and continuing to foster a culture that puts safety first. If you’re feeling overwhelmed — or if you just want to make sure your ducks are in a row — use these guidelines as you plan for a safe and productive 2017.