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A special thank you to Mindy Smith, CPE, of Ergosmith Consulting for providing this guest podcast on ergonomic issues related to text messaging and PDAs. Thanks Mindy!By Linda Tapp
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There are many Web 2.0 sites that can help you in your loss control efforts. In this podcast (that's longer than normal - about 16 minutes) you can learn the basics of RSS, blogs, podcasts, wikis, mash-ups and social networking sites.By Linda Tapp
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Today's podcast provides instructions and ideas for using dice in several different types of safety training. To read the article AND see the charts mentioned in the podcast, click here.By Linda Tapp
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Halloween stores carry more than just costumes and decorations in October - they also carry safety training aids. Click below to listen about how your local Halloween store can help liven up your safety training classes.By Linda Tapp
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Have you thought about becoming a Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®)? In this podcast we talk to Heather Murphy, Marketing Manager for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.By Linda Tapp
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Hello! It has been a few months since my last Safety Podcast but hopefully, these will appear more regularly now. As always, I am looking for volunteers to either record their own podcast or be interviewed on a safety topic of their choice. Interested? Please contact me at the links shown on this page. Thanks!…
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Who are the workers you don't see everyday? Telecommuters, sales reps, field technicians and anyone we don't see around the office or plant are just a few examples. Even companies that have great safety programs might not have effective programs for their "invisible workers." Here are a few things to think about.…
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Cell phones and PDAs keep getting smaller and smaller. What does this mean for work related injuries? In this podcast we talk about a few tips for safely using small handheld devices such as Blackberries when you or your co-workers must use them extensively.By Linda Tapp
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During a hand safety class, a long time employee stood up and explained in detail how his hand had gotten caught in a press ten years ago and exactly how his hand looked with two of his fingers hanging loosely by his wrist. He talked about what went through his mind as he went to the hospital and thought about what he would tell his wife and kids. …
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Happy Valentine's Day! Today we begin talking about the effects of pregancy on women at work. Often, pregnant workers are not treated any differently than non-pregnant workers because pregnancy is, after all, a temporary condition. This podcast talks about three things related to pregnancy that effect workplace ergonomics.…
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