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… properly trained at hire? Was the guard in the way? Was the operation of removing the guard a common practice? Were the rules adequately enforced? Many more questions arose – and all of them uncovered problems that led to physical and administrative improvements to prevent further disaster. Upon closer investigation, the root cause of this accident was the change in the process (the machine) without the necessary change in procedure. When clear expectations are not communicated, it is human nature to make assumptions. One of the corrective actions was to implement a change management plan. In an unrelated event, an automatic

Summer has officially arrived – along with higher temperatures and the potential for heat illness, especially for employees who work predominantly outdoors in industries such as construction and agriculture. In 2011, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a Heat Illness Prevention campaign to educate employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Some states have adopted plans for compliance and enforcement of heat illness prevention plans, such as the California Occupational Safety and Health Program (Cal/OSHA) with its Heat Illness Prevention standard. Viewpoints from Josh Allen While it’s important to consult state regulations to …