“Job Safety Analysis” by Bill Herring discusses the benefits of job safety analysis in the workplace.  According to the author, a job safety analysis is a procedure that can help ensure a safe working environment for employees.  A job safety analysis helps employers and employees analyze job tasks to identify unsafe procedures and hazards an employee may face.  By performing a job safety analysis, employers can identify hazards and help find solutions to provide a safer working environment.

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In “Communicate with Diplomacy and Tact” by Dale Carnegie Training, the article discusses effective communication when discussing safety issues within the workplace.  When a safety issue arises, many times management and employees will communicate about how to solve the particular safety issue.  It is imperative for conversations about safety issues to be effective so that they are positive, non-aggressive or defensive discussions.   Effective communication is key to agreeing to a solution on a safety issue.  In the article, Dale Carnegie Training mentions that people who demonstrate qualities of diplomacy and tact are the most effective communicators and typically; think before speaking, consider the listeners, relationships and environment, turn the negative into a positive, and give people the benefit of the doubt.   By utilizing these qualities, management and employees in safety discussions have thoughtful safety discussions that look into all aspects and perspectives of the safety issue to create the best solution possible.

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Exterior steps can become extremely hazardous when wet from outdoor elements.  A slip resistant solution is often necessary to ensure the safety of workers utilizing the stairs.  An example of an application where slip resistant steel grating is necessary is at the Miller Brewing Company.  The Miller Brewing Company applied SlipNOT® steel grating treads to slippery exterior stairs to help increase worker safety at their facility.  Non-slip steel grating is commonly used as a slip resistant solution in heavy duty industry applications such as this.  Steel is ideal for such applications because it is a very rugged material; it can withstand installation in extreme heat and oily conditions.  Slip resistant steel grating from SlipNOT® is also extremely durable and will be able to remain slip resistant even when being heavily used with minimal maintenance. 

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In the article, “Improving Your Safety Training” by Judie Smithers, the author suggests ways to improve safety training within companies.  Smithers suggest that first supervisors become involved in safety training by attending training sessions for employees and following the safety rules themselves.  The author also suggests supervisors include safety evaluations in performance reviews to ensure employees will be performing their work safely.  This enhances the safety training program utilized by companies.

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Drain covers are a necessity in food processing plants.  Drain covers are typically utilized in production areas within facilities.  Drain covers can become slippery when covered in oil, grease and water and can be a hazard to workers in the facility.

Slip resistant drain covers are an ideal solution to slippery bare metal drain covers.  Slip resistant drain covers will keep workers on their feet and increase productivity while reducing injuries and liabilities.

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In “Combating Industry’s Costly Slips” by James Nash, the author discusses slip and fall accidents in the workplace. Nash states that slip and fall accidents in the work place are the No. 1 preventable loss type.  According to Liberty Mutual, $7 billion dollars are spent annually in businesses throughout the United States due to slip and fall incidents.   John Cockrell, a slip and fall consultant, states that slips occur due to an “inadequate slip resistance between the shoe and the walking surface.”  This could be because of footwear, flooring, or liquids on the floor that may become slippery.

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Vault covers are used by water, power and utility companies to access electrical wires, pipes and other equipment that need to be accessible for workers.  Vault covers made with diamond plate can become extremely dangerous to pedestrians, vehicles and workers.  These vault covers are typically installed on sidewalks and streets.  When the vault covers become slippery from oil from vehicles and weather elements such as rain, they become extremely slippery.  This creates a slippery hazard for pedestrians and drivers utilizing them.

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In the article, “Workers Rate Safety Most Important Workplace Issue” in EHS Today, the author states that more than eight out of ten workers ranked workplace safety first in importance among labor standards.  Safety ranked higher than maternity leave, minimum wage, paid sick days and overtime pay.

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In the article “Trickle-Down Effect: Safety, Productivity and Training Go Hand in Hand.” Kim Padier discusses the importance of safety training in the workplace.  The author discusses that despite economic challenges at companies, supervisors must still invest in safety training to help prevent accidents and injury.  Paider discusses several different types of training that companies can utilize based on budget and employee learning styles.

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“Hot Commodities” in ENR Magazine depicts a growing problem in the United States consumer industry.  An increasing amount of goods sold are counterfeit goods that may cause injury to users.  Due to increase use of the internet for buying and exchanging goods, it has been increasingly easier for counterfeiters to access consumers and exchange information to increase the likeliness of their products to the real products.

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