Are the Damn Politicians Politicizing Our Passion??
POLITICS (def): From the Latin, Poli meaning “many” and tics referring to small parasitic insects. [click to continue…]
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Access to previous fatality reports available
Recently, Debra Chester from the Michigan Fatality Assessment and Control (MIFACE) program provided us an article on this important program. As a reminder, you can easily access all previous reports by clicking on www.oem.msu.edu. Good information, keep it in your “Favorites.”
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Project Director Debra Chester Describes Important Program
Editor’s Note: I am pleased to have my friend and colleague Debra Chester, MS, describe the important work of the MIFACE program. I have had the privilege of serving on the MIFACE Advisory Committee for several years and it has been a very rewarding experience.
Our profession takes on many different paths, but I have found Debra’s to be quite unique in the sense that she deals exclusively with tragic fatal incidents. I have often commented to her my admiration for her professionalism and passion for what she does. MLE [click to continue…]
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First in a series of articles by Chris Goulart
Editors Note: I am pleased to let you know that our first guest colunist has stepped forward and provided us with the attached article. Chris Goulart, CSP, MS is a Loss Control Consultant with Liberty Mutual insurance. Enjoy! [click to continue…]
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22 Killed on December 11, 1971
Photo Courtesy of UPI/AP
While it has been nearly 40 years since the Port Huron Tunnel explosion killed 22 workers, the memories are still vivid and painful for those who experienced it. [click to continue…]
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Tips for Working on Roadways with Apparatus
By: Michael Eckert, Deputy Chief
Introduction
In our last article, we discussed the imminent implications of 23 C.F.R. Part 634 –Worker Visibility, a federal regulation mandated by SAFETEA-LU, the 2005 act that funds US transportation for a five year period. It became effective on November 24, 2008. Hopefully, by now, all firefighters are wearing their vests diligently, whenever they are working in the right of way. Remember, “If your feet are in the street, keep your vest on your chest.”
As indicated in the last article, it should always be remembered that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against a hazard. This rings true with traffic safety [click to continue…]
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Firestorm Continues Over the Possible Regulation
Development of a Michigan specific ergonomics standard for general industry remains a highly controversial issue. The proposed standard, which has been in the works for nearly five years, has had 17 drafts developed by a statewide advisory committee. [click to continue…]
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Where Michigan safety professionals come to stay updated on current issues
On behalf of all of us at Michigan Safety News, I would like to welcome you to the site. This site has been designed with you, the Michigan safety professional, in mind, to keep you updated on the most current news and events that effect our profession in the Great Lake State. [click to continue…]
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Does the current crisis have you scrambling to prove your worth?
You can’t pick up a newspaper, listen to the radio, TV or Internet and not be barraged with the bad and sometimes downright scary economic news. The question is, how is this effecting you and your job? [click to continue…]
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Safety Myth #2 Guest Column
November 15, 2009
in Guest Editorial, Safety Articles
Chris Goulart Shares the 2nd in a Series of Articles
MYTH #2 – Safety is a noble profession.
On to this installation of “101 Myths that Every Safety Professional Believes”. Like the first Myth, I anticipate there will be a lot of disagreement with this. [click to continue…]
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