This report will provide a definition for the term “human factors” that is applicable in almost any setting and that is supported by research on the subject. It will then make the case for developing a framework that synthesizes theoretical knowledge and decades of studies into a practical, usable format.
One element of a robust safety system is a good near-miss reporting program. According to OSHA and the National Safety Council, a near miss is an unplanned event that didn’t result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to do so. This report will dive into why it’s important to establish a good near-miss reporting system.
Workplace drug testing has been around since the late 1970s, though the Federal Government did not start to mandate it in the transportation industry until 1988.1 For all those years, urine drug testing has been the testing method preferred by most employers and the only testing method permitted by the Federal Government for mandated drug testing programs (e.g., the U.S. Department of Transportation or DOT).
During a national crisis, substance abuse increases. And at a time when substance abuse is already on the rise, Americans now find themselves in the throes of a worldwide pandemic that is causing many people to experience stress, anxiety and fear. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, studies found that substance abuse generally increased, especially in New York, as many people sought ways to deal with the symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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There are six elements to an effective compliance training program. This paper outlines these components and explores how each one contributes to organizational strategy and efficacy. The paper also presents the results of our Skillsoft Pulse Survey, which gathered end-user perspectives on compliance eLearning
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Create a governance framework to support compliance, safety, and business initiatives.
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