Shawn Macpherson

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Are You a Snitch If You Report Safety Issues? Not If You Do It Right

In the workplace, we can encounter people who don’t act appropriately—from a coworker frequently checking his phone to colleagues who try to cut corners to finish their work earlier. These are issues...
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Topics: workplace safety, inspection management, inspection best practices

Every Company Needs Safety Superheroes

In the last decade or so, there has been a boom in superhero movies. People just love seeing good guys saving the day. A hero is one who protects, like Yoda protecting Luke as a Jedi Master, Harry...
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, workplace safety, inspection basics

What’s up With Your Tailpipe?

The inspection of a vehicle's exhaust system is a critical test. A faulty tailpipe can be the reason why an engine fails this test. Being thorough, specific, and knowing what to check is crucial when...
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Topics: safety management, inspection management, inspection best practices, vehicle safety, inspection forms

Company Leaders Set the Tone for Safety Best Practices

Company personnel follow the example of their leader. Attitudes are contagious, so it is of utmost importance that leaders have the right attitude.
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety, inspection basics, inspection best practices, inspections and profitability

Six Reasons Vehicle Inspections Benefit the Bottom Line

Every company should take road safety seriously and employ different methods to ensure that their drivers can reach their destination safely. Daily vehicle pre-use checks shouldn’t be performed just...
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Topics: why inspect?, safety management, inspection management, inspections and profitability, vehicle safety

The Payoff of Facility Audits and Equipment Inspections

Company departments or individuals responsible for overall facility maintenance often find themselves in an undesirable position. Whether it’s due to a constrained budget or simply being too busy...
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Topics: inspection checklists, legal compliance, inspection management, equipment maintenance, equipment safety, inspection forms

Proper Inspections Require the Right Checklist Design

You’ve encountered a few maintenance-related issues with your equipment and decided to utilize the power of an inspection checklist. It’s a fact that the right checklists will make your company’s...
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Topics: checklist design, workplace safety, inspection best practices, inspection forms, audit/inspection software

Well-Designed Checklists Promote Safety and Save Money

To turn regular equipment inspections into a competitive advantage, there has to be an emphasis through all levels of organizational management. If your team members operate expensive equipment that...
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Topics: inspection checklists, checklist design, inspection management, equipment maintenance, equipment safety

Prevent Problems Before They Happen

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Inspection checklists are designed for preventing potential issues that could damage your equipment or operations...
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The Importance of Ergonomics in the Workplace

A productive work environment is a safe work environment. Regardless of the type or size of a business, procedures for safety protect the staff, equipment, and business property. By avoiding damage...
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, workplace safety

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