ABSTRACT

A Practical Guide to the Safety Profession: The Relentless Pursuit will help reshape the way we talk about safety, prompt action, and engage workers from all levels of an organization. The book includes real-life experiences and characters that are relatable to anyone who has worked in the safety and health field for any amount of time. It will provide answers for every safety professional who has ever asked: "Is this actually making people safer?" It shines a light on ineffective practices that drive a wedge between the safety professional and the people they support and then provides meaningful alternative practices.

Features

  • Provides a streamlined process for eliminating high impact hazards
  • Emphasizes concepts that are immediately actionable with little to no investment costs
  • Includes real-life studies and examples

 

part I|2 pages

Forget the Trivial

chapter 1|6 pages

F … orget osha

chapter 2|10 pages

Hey safety guys! You missed a hazard!

chapter 4|4 pages

Risk in Real Time

chapter 5|6 pages

Inspector BoB

part II|2 pages

Focus on What Matters

chapter 6|6 pages

Padzilla

chapter 9|6 pages

Add Value, not Words

chapter 10|6 pages

Choose Your Enemies Wisely

chapter 11|6 pages

The One Wire Difference

chapter 12|6 pages

Read Between the Lines

chapter 13|6 pages

Build a Foundation, not a Rulebook

chapter 14|4 pages

Never Trust the President

chapter 15|4 pages

The Pilot’s Perspective

chapter 16|8 pages

The Gecko

part III|2 pages

Do What Makes a Difference

chapter 17|6 pages

We Should Do Something!

chapter 18|10 pages

“Safety Assessment Stick” Beatings

chapter 19|4 pages

The Ice Method