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Safety insight: When a staffer points out a potential safety problem, always address the individual’s concerns in a timely and effective manner. What happened: Shortly after he began working for a company, an employee expressed concerns about …
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The scenario: A Black woman was deeply offended during a conversation she had with her white male supervisor that started when her boss asked her what she thought of the N-word. The woman said the word was ugly and that no one should be saying it. …
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For new proof of the importance of disciplining crew members when they engage in foolish horseplay, consider the recent tragic death of Tyler Lynch at a job site in Apple Valley, MN. Lynch and coworker Christoper Crimmins were trimming trees when …
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Supervisor’s take-home: Don’t sugarcoat performance reviews. If someone is struggling to show up for work and handle his or her job duties, make sure the person’s performance review details those problems. What happened: A woman who suffered from …
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“I was disappointed to learn that you had a bunch of workers standing next to a hazardous piece of equipment even though the safety guard for the device had been disabled,” said Tammy, the compliance officer. “I’m citing you for failing to adequately …
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Heads up: When it comes to enforcing your employer’s safety rules, it’s never a good idea to play favorites. That’s your takeaway from a newly released survey showing that 38% of 503 blue-collar employees in the U.S. reported that they’d seen their …
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