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Lost in Technology

Do operators read your procedures? Take a look at them and notice how long they are. Are they too long and cumbersome? Maybe it is time to review and revise them to a much more manageable length. Keep the extra information for a policy and keep your procedures to the point. It will help everyone […]

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When do you use a PSSR?

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Include Contractors in reviews

Along with the element of employee participation, contractors must be included. These embedded workers are as critical as direct employees. In many cases the use of contractors for maintenance activities has led to limited direct employee usage. Think about all the activities in which hazards in the worksite are being analyzed. Are contractors involved with JSAs, HAZOPs and […]