Prior to 1970 and before the introduction of OSHA, the culture of safety and health in the United States was wholly inadequate. Now, 10 years into the 21st Century, we still struggle as an industry with unacceptable numbers in terms of occupational incidents and injuries. The current downward trend of year-over-year injuries and fatalities is encouraging. However, potentially burdensome governmental regulation and hard-line agency enforcement are on the rise. When and how will “we” simply get it right, and who will find the best means to get there?
Mike Hayslip, our own Executive Director at VPPAC.org, writes in the January issue of OHS – Occupational Health and Safety on Buy-in as a critical element to a valued safety and health process.
In addition to the article, Mike will also be leading a panel discussion next month at the World of Concrete: BUY-IN: How to Create, Develop and Maintain It (VPPAC.org panel discussion)
This is a big deal for our industry as we enter a new year and a new decade. Be part of the discussion and debate. Comment here. Join us at the World of Concrete. And be part of Synergy II – VPPAC.org’s safety, health and risk management conference Feb 4-5 in Las Vegas (coordinates with The World of Concrete…
