Shawn Macpherson

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What are PPE Inspections and Why Should They Be Performed?

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. As the name says, PPE’s purpose is to protect employees in hazardous work environments. PPE typically is designed to protect the head (skull, ears, eyes,...
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Topics: why inspect?, safety management, workplace safety, equipment maintenance, equipment safety

Why Does Leadership Sometimes Undermine Safety to Expedite Projects?

To expedite projects, executives, managers, and supervisors sometimes give safety procedures and protocols the lowest priority. Some even go as far as disregarding them completely. Why?
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety, inspection software, inspection management, inspections and profitability, audit software, audit/inspection software

Can We Make Carnival Rides Safer?

Carnivals and amusement parks have no shortage of accidents and disasters. When they happen, carnival goers usually end up with injuries and traumas — or dead.
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Topics: why inspect?, legal compliance, equipment safety

Why You Must Always Inspect Rental Equipment

In some situations, renting a piece of equipment is a more viable option than buying it. Renting is a straightforward and easy way for a company to get what it needs.
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Topics: safety management, OSHA, legal compliance, inspection management, equipment safety

Tips for Supervisors Conducting Routine Safety Walkthroughs

Routine safety walkthroughs are an essential component of every safety program. They allow safety officers and supervisors to evaluate the program, detect deficiencies, and identify actions and areas...
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety, inspection management, inspection best practices

Workplace Safety Risks: Responsible Vs. Irresponsible Personnel

Safety requires a personal commitment throughout the entire organization. Safety should be core value in a company rather than a “priority,” because priorities tend to change. Values don’t change.
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What Is the Difference Between Audits and Inspections?

Workplace inspections and audits are not only a legal requirement but also a great way of keeping your operation running without a hitch. They allow you to prolong the value of your assets, keep your...
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Topics: safety management, inspection software, audit software, audit/inspection software

Why Leaders Should Push Workplace Safety

Leadership plays an essential role in any enterprise's overall safety performance. Leaders establish an organization's standards and are the ones with the power to enforce them. Of course, these...
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, workplace safety, inspection basics, inspection best practices

How Far Have H&S Laws Come in 100 years?

When people reminisce about their lives, they often form a positive view. Nostalgia makes us forget about the bad things.
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Topics: why inspect?, safety management, workplace safety, legal compliance

How Can Rigorous Safety Policies Make Personnel Feel Valued?

At first glance, it seems counterintuitive that enforcing strong health and safety policies makes personnel feel valued and respected.
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, workplace safety, inspection software, inspection management, audit software

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