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Incentivize Employees with an Automated Engagement Program

By Mike Harper in Simple Safety Coach News & Information

01/11/2019

One of the core tenets of Simple Safety Coach is the involvement and engagement in safety by all of an organizations employees, not just the Safety Manager and Safety Committee members.  Amongst other means, such as the availability of the mobile app, how we bill for the service, and the...

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Enhancements to Accident and Safety Observation Reporting

By Mike Harper in Simple Safety Coach News & Information

01/10/2019

Simple Safety Coach has always had some basic reporting.  These consisted of charts that illustrated trends on accidents and safety observations.  We’ve taken that capability to the next level.

These capabilities come in a multiple forms.  First, we added begin and...

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Restricting Access to File Cabinet Folder and Files

By Mike Harper in Simple Safety Coach News & Information

01/10/2019

The Simple Safety Coach Electronic File Cabinet was introduced last year as a repository for your safety related materials within an organization.  One of the most prevalent issues we hear about is the lack of organization, and even the lack of information on the whereabouts of, safety...

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Simplified Personal Protective Equipment Compliance

By Susen Trail in Good Safety Practices

08/23/2018

In this article we'll present a simplified summary of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance. We'll outline what is covered, what is not covered, what is and is not required of you, the employer.

Standard, 1910.132, addresses protective equipment, including personal protective...

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Personal Protective Equipment Safe Use and General Selection Practices

By Susen Trail in Good Safety Practices

08/05/2018

  1. Aprons and other items of reusable Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, stored inside a chemical mix room or work area is an unsafe work practice because both sides of the PPE are exposed to airborne chemicals, such as vapors or gases, and become contaminated. Both the side...

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Introducing Simple Safety Coach Version 1.6

By Mike Harper in Simple Safety Coach News & Information

07/24/2018

Introducing Simple Safety Coach version 1.6.0!

The emphasis on this version is expanding the available user base to include those that don't have access to email. There are also a variety of smaller enhancements to make life even easier and more convenient. The complete list includes:...

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Effective Employee Training for Loss Prevention and Compliance

By Susen Trail in Good Safety Practices

06/26/2018

Part 1: Providing the Right Information

I can't tell you how many times I had to write the following violation of the Hazard Communication standard when I was in OSHA standard enforcement.

Code Section(s) Violated: 1910.1200(h)(1) Employers shall provide employees...

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Just Released Android Mobile App

By Mike Harper in Simple Safety Coach News & Information

06/15/2018

We are proud to announce the Android version of the Simple Safety Coach mobile application, the latest tool in our software suite to help engage employees in a culture of safety. This complements the iOS version which was launched in May.

Employees can now use their Android device to view...

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Introducing Simple Safety Coach Version 1.5

By Mike Harper in Simple Safety Coach News & Information

06/07/2018

It's 10am, do you know where your Hazard Communication program is? In many organizations, safety documentation is scattered across multiple locations, and often nobody actually knows where it all is. Not being able to access necessary documents can lead to wasted time, loss of confidence and...

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Ingenious Idea for Bloodborne Pathogens Issue

By Susen Trail in Good Safety Practices

05/13/2018

Do you have a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan or an Exposure Plan?

Exposure Plans state that mouth pipetting/suctioning of blood or other potentially infectious materials, OPIM, is prohibited. For businesses that don't pipette blood this sentence is proof of a violation of...

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