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Some of the Best Safety Professionals I Know Say, “I Don’t Know”

Some of the best safety professionals I know are comfortable saying, “I don’t know.” Professional credibility comes from knowing when to verify an answer, listen to the people doing the work, and involve someone with deeper expertise.

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The Hazard Was Right There. Why Didn’t Anyone See It?

A hazard can be directly in front of someone without being consciously recognized. Inattentional blindness helps explain why visibility alone does not guarantee hazard recognition and why construction safety planning should account for the limits of human attention.

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Choosing a Crane Operator Training School Is About More Than the Test

Choosing a crane operator training school involves more than finding a certification class. Hands-on experience, experienced instructors, the right program for the operator's skill level, and continued development all matter when preparing someone for the work that comes after the test.

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Every Generation Thinks the Next One Is the Problem

Every generation seems to question the work ethic of the generation coming behind it. Instead of blaming younger workers, employers can focus on training, mentoring and developing the experienced workforce they will need tomorrow.

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When the JHA Stops Matching the Work

Construction changes throughout the day. The real test of a JHA is whether the crew recognizes when the assumptions behind the plan no longer match the work.

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