How to Manage Safety for a Multilingual Workforce
In any labor-intensive industry like construction, having a multilingual workforce is common – just walk out on any job site and you’ll likely meet workers of all cultures and creeds. This presents a unique challenge for safety managers – how do you guarantee everyone is on the same page when they don’t all share the […]
How Safety Buy-In Leads to Greater Engagement and Success
Every organization operates at greater efficiency when everyone is working safely. Accidents, illness and injury can cause productivity to grind to a halt, resulting in missed days, hospital stays and stalled projects. As a safety manager, your job is to get everyone on the same page with a strong safety program to keep things running […]
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations for 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently revealed the top 10 safety violations for 2024 at the National Safety Council Safety 2024 Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida. Scott Ketcham, Director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs for OSHA, revealed this year’s list, which regularly provides an annual indication of challenges and risks safety managers […]
Suicide & Substance Abuse in Construction: Facts and Solutions
Nobody shies away from hard work, but what happens when everything else around you becomes hard to bear? Some may reach out for help, take steps to improve their situation and strengthen their efforts. Many others might not get help or know how to. Instead, they’ll fall into deep depression or addiction, which can lead […]
How Safety Pros Can Benefit from Strong Data Analytics
Data analytics may seem like the expertise of computer engineers, business owners and other eggheads. But they’re also vital for any good safety professional who wants to improve their craft and help guide their organization to lower risk and fewer accidents. Injury rates in all industries, particularly the construction industry, are increasing year over year. […]
How to Run a Memorable, Engaging Safety Meeting
Safety meetings share many names – toolbox talks, safety minutes, tailgate meetings… the list goes on. They can have different formats, but the goal across the board is the same: keeping frontline workers alert, safe, and on top of possible hazards. Holding regular meetings gives you an opportunity to touch base with the frontline, provide […]
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Wearable Tech for High-Risk Industries Can Benefit the Frontline
Imagine going to work with a tablet or laptop strapped to your head. A dozen sensors glued to your body, taking measurements of your temperature, heart rate and movements. A camera mounted on your face, relaying everything you see to a supervisor. Sounds cumbersome and complicated, right? With the advancement of technology, it’s not so […]
10 Tips for Beating the Heat on any Job Site
As we approach summer, you don’t just have barbecues and vacations to plan for. Increased temperatures and sun exposure can also rear their heads and lead to increased heat exhaustion, especially on outdoor heavy-duty project sites. As most professionals already know, extreme heat is bad news for everyone and can lead to injury, accidents, and […]
How to Recognize and Correct Unsafe Working Conditions and Acts
Ensuring a safe working environment is paramount in high-risk industries like construction and manufacturing. But what exactly constitutes an unsafe working condition? Typically, these are hazards that jeopardize the safety or health of on-site employees. It’s also crucial to distinguish between human error and violations, where the former is unintentional while the latter involves breaking […]
Mojo AI’s Ultimate List of Safety Resources for 2024
As a Safety Pro navigating always-evolving industries and situations, from time to time you may ask yourself: “How the hell do I find the time to learn new things?” In addition to developing new ideas and skills on the job, we recommend having a few professional resources in your back pocket. The world of safety […]
