Carl and Deb Potter

  Issue
 Article Title
  MARCH 2010 The Billion Dollar Goal
  OSHA statistics show that over 5,500 people die every year due to workplace injuries or illnesses. The negative economic impact for each employee fatality is $1 million. That adds up to $5.5 billion. We're talking billions of absolutely avoidable, needlessly wasted dollars that could be used for something far more valuable -- like injury prevention. My lifetime goal is to be the Billion Dollar Man -- to influence workplace safety so we can reduce the impact on families, organizations, and the economy to the tune of $1,000,000,000. What's yours?
  FEBRUARY 2010 Getting to Know the Three E’s of Safety
  What you don’t know can get you hurt, and what you think you know can get you hurt as well. When it comes to safety the person who is at risk for injury must be aware of the hazard and what can be done to control the hazard and prevent injury. This is one of the 3 E’s of safety: Evaluation, Education, and Enforcement.
  JANUARY 2010 The Psychological Contract of Safety
  One of the most difficult aspects of safety is understanding the role of employee expectations.
  DECEMBER 2009 Worksite Analysis: The Simply Seamless Safety Perspective
  This article provides information about the Self-Inspection Subsystem, Industrial Health Subsystem, Accident Investigation Subsystem, and Trend Analysis Subsystem. Part 1 included information on Worksite Safety Analysis Subsystem (See October 2009 issue.).
  NOVEMBER 2009 ZERO Fatalities in 2010 and Beyond
  OSHA is going to be looking less at the records and more at the behavior of leadership. The term "Safety Ethics" may become a part of Sarbanes-Oxley training requirements for all management personnel. Being prepared in the future for an OSHA visit will require proper safety leadership.
  OCTOBER 2009 Worksite Analysis: The Simply Seamless Safety Perspective
  A major component for excellence in health and safety management is worksite analysis. It includes a system for analyzing all new processes, materials, or equipment before they are used, as well as systematically tracking and abating all hazards as they occur. Does your company have a baseline worksite analysis?
  SEPTEMBER 2009 Keeping Your Safety Focus During Chaotic Times
  When your company is going through union negotiations, realize that anger is near the door of the organization. The same is true when companies go through mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations. When you realize this, you can control your fear, and consequently your anger -- and safety -- can remain in focus.
  AUGUST 2009 Hurry Up, But Be Safe!
  Hurry can be described as a never-ending attempt to catch up. When everyone from the executives to everyone on down the line realize that trying to catch up causes errors, maybe we can begin to see different behavior. Here are a few tips that anyone, at any level, working for any size organization, can apply to preventing
  MAY 2009 Improve Your Vision
  So many times we face unknown or unseen hazards in the workplace. Once of the first things you can do is to consider your overall perception of safety.
  MARCH 2009 BUSTED! Working While Distracted
  How many times have you found yourself running out of the door, rushing to get to work with a thousand thoughts racing through your mind? Think about your trip to work today. Were you focused on driving or were you multi-tasking, perhaps talking on your cell phone, checking your email on your PDA, or even putting on make-up or combing your hair?
  FEBRUARY 2009 Keeping Up Appearances
  FEBRUARY 2009 Are You Ready to Be a Safety Hero
  DECEMBER 2008 Safety Rules, Work Practices and Pavlov’s Dog
  OCTOBER 2008 Mind the Gap
  AUGUST 2008 I Want It Now!
  JUNE 2008 Great Leaders Ask Great Questions
  APRIL 2008 Safety Mind Games
  FEBRUARY 2008 Injuries Hurt
  DECEMBER 2007 An Insider Job
  SEPTEMBER 2007 The Truth About Safety Incentives:
  JUNE 2007 The Safety Culture War