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This is the final week of our Public Safety department spotlight. As we wrap it up, let's talk about our Accelerated Bachelors to Masters programs. We offer multiple routes to complete your Bachelors degree while working toward your Masters. These are just a few of our Public Safety program. Check out more information and see all of our accelerated options at: https://lnkd.in/gh_fmdbX#CoSBSPurdueGlobal #PurdueGlobal

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Listen is as Robin Hurst shares why in the bid Process, you MUST put a value on Safety Culture. WATCH full video here: ttps://bit.ly/43ruob2 🎥Join us as we explore Deep Safe Principle #6 and delve into the intricacies of evaluating service provider effectiveness. Are safety stats enough? Find out in the full video here:https://lnkd.in/g4pifMny🎥Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ensure your organization's safety standards are in good hands!#ContractorSafety#DeepSafePrinciples#PerformanceAssessmentSafemap International Corrie Pitzer Southern CompanyMississippi PowerAlabama Power Company#3

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Leadership in action. You need to have courage to open this topic at that level. Fernando Triana open speech about recognising mistakes and learning. It is a open door for participation at all project level.

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"𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆."-Mark Bird, President𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. At the core of our operational philosophy lies a robust safety program, meticulously crafted to establish and nurture a culture of safety that resonates throughout every facet of our organization. This program is designed to create an environment where safety is not just a consideration, but an inherent value. Through comprehensive training, detailed documentation, and proactive facilitation, we ensure that safety takes precedence at all levels—from our division managers and front-line supervisors to the dedicated field personnel and workforce.Central to this approach is the clear articulation of the expectations and responsibilities that define the XCU Safety Culture. By providing explicit guidance and fostering a collective understanding, we empower our team to actively engage in safe practices, recognizing that safety is a shared endeavor. Our safety program goes beyond mere compliance; it is a commitment to the well-being of our employees, the communities we serve, and the environment we operate within.This program represents our unwavering dedication to building a work environment where every individual can thrive with confidence, knowing that safety is not just a priority, but a fundamental part of who we are as an organization. #XCU #Texas #NewMexico #Oklahomahttps://lnkd.in/dZrjcsFR

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What is a PSIF? Perhaps even more importantly, when is an incident or condition NOT a PSIF?I am very excited to share our most recent paper in the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Professional Safety Journal. In this paper, we present the Safety Classification and Learning (SCL) model as a method to consistently define and categorize PSIF and other incident types. We distinguish between "lucky" and "prepared" and consider how to operationally define when an "incident" has occurred. This is an important step in SIF prevention.The paper is open access and available below. Please read and share with anyone who may be interested. I would love some help spreading the news.Our goals with this paper:-Present a set of definitions based on the best available science and the collective wisdom of leading professionals from a major sector of our economy-Demonstrate the power of collaboration and adherence to shared definitions-Explain how this model is now supported and governed by a community of practice-Share the many lessons learned from our 3 years of implementationThis work was supported by the Edison Electric Institute. I am very grateful to the many colleagues and friends who have been on this journey with us (there are too many to tag here). A special shout out to my co-author Carren Spencer who has been such a positive force as EEI's Director of Safety and Health Policy.

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How is your organization identifying and addressing potentially serious safety issues on site? Are you treating potentially serious or fatal issues with the same seriousness and accountability as incidents that actually occurred?

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#MembersMondaysWe love sharing our amazing member's profiles with you as our members really are the core of #APS. Here is a bit about Sam Mepham in the summer 2023 Project Safety Journal, the APS magazine.Read more at projectsafetyjournal.com #psj #aps #healthandsafety

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“We’ve passed our previous Life Safety survey, everything is OK”I hear this over and over again!The myth that "once an ASC passes, it will pass all future surveys" is False!Each survey is like starting over, with a new surveyor, with different knowledge, experience, and background. A LOT can change in 3 years.Do a mock survey!Send me your questionsTo watch my complete ASC Survey Prep video , click the link in the comments….**My mission is to help make ASCs safer and help staff understand the Life Safety Code!**

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How can you use a COR Action Plan to get credit for everything you're doing to keep workers safe?Join ACSA's Austin Dowling this Friday, March 15 at 11 a.m. for a webinar on maintaining your Certificate of Recognition (COR) with an Action Plan in your maintenance years. He'll discuss action plan eligibility, value and best practices.Register now: https://lnkd.in/g2ctHja8#ABconstruction #safety #healthandsafety

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HOT OFF The Press - ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024, Heat Stress Management in Construction and Demolition Operations:ASSP Publishes First Standard on Heat Stress in Construction. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has published thefirst national voluntary consensus standardaddressing heat stress for workers in construction and demolition operations. Hundreds of thousands of workers frequently face outdoor hazards such as high heat and humidity.“This new industry consensus standard is an important development because there is no federal regulation focused on heat stress,” said ASSP President Jim Thornton, CSP, CIH, FASSP, FAIHA. “Employers need expert guidance on how to manage heat-related risks. They must have the tools and resources to identify and help prevent work hazards before an incident occurs.”ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024, Heat Stress Management in Construction and Demolition Operations, offers guidance on protecting workers; explains how to acclimate workers to high heat conditions; and provides requirements for training employees and supervisors. The standard contains checklists and flowcharts designed to help companies develop clear and effective heat stress management programs that bridge the regulatory gap.“There are tens of thousands of heat-related illnesses each year linked to construction and demolition sites, and workers have died from exposures to excessive heat,” said John Johnson, CSP, chair of the ANSI/ASSP A10 standards committee. “This new standard outlines industry best practices and proven solutions to protect workers who commonly do strenuous jobs in challenging conditions.”The A10.50 standard identifies engineering and administrative controls a company can implement to ensure that workers get proper rest, water breaks and shade while still meeting business needs. Recommendations such as medical monitoring and using a buddy system can reduce risks and help prevent heat-related illnesses in many work environments. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 400 work-related deaths have been caused by environmental heat exposure since 2011. The standard includes a detailed emergency response plan if a worker has a severe reaction to excessive heat.The A10.50 subcommittee that wrote the standard consisted of 30 safety and health experts from businesses, trade unions, consulting firms, universities and government agencies. The inclusive process took three years.Voluntary consensus standardsprovide the latest expert guidance and fill gaps where federal standards don’t exist. Companies rely on them to drive improvement, injury prevention and sustainability. With government regulations being slow to change and often out of date, federal compliance is not sufficient to protect workers.Companies are encouraged to join ASSP in spreading awareness of heat-related hazards on National Heat Awareness Day on May 31 and during Extreme Heat Awareness Month in July. Visit ASSP atwww.assp.org.

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