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Mastering Airport Construction Safety: Lessons from the Indianapolis Airport’s Midfield Terminal Expansion Project
Written By: Mike Martin Building the future involves intricate planning and management, especially for critical airport infrastructure projects. However, the post-9/11 era brought unprecedented obstacles, forever changing the field of aviation security. One remarkable...
Achieving a 2.5x Safer Workforce: Unlocking Excellence with SMG’s Integrated Solution
SMG consistently achieves remarkable safety outcomes, significantly surpassing industry standards. Our approach has resulted in maintaining Total Recordable Incident Rates (TRIR) that are consistently 2.5 times lower than industry average, reflecting a sustained...
Safety Management | Making Safety a Mission
Written By: Randy Gieseking In the construction sector where the stakes for safety are high, there's a growing realization that safety should be more than just a priority—it should be a mission. With a growing rate of fatalities and injuries, as well as the associated...
The High Cost of Ignoring Safety in Construction
Written By: Mike Martin In the construction industry, the stakes for safety are not just high—they're monumental. Recent data - including construction fatality rates - from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Labor sheds light on a concerning...
Eight Steps for Safer Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) Programs
It goes without saying that industrial equipment can be dangerous when it’s being used. That’s why machines are designed with safety equipment and operators wear personal protective equipment when using them. But machinery can also present hazards when it’s not in...
Safety Training On Demand and On the Go
“We have a state-of-the-art training trailer ready to go at your convenience — any time, any day, any place,” said Ron Eastham, trainer and account manager with SMG University. SMG University offers a diverse catalog of training opportunities on the job, on demand and...
Winter Driving Preparation
Winter is on its way, which means it's almost time for snowflakes on your windshield and slippery roads ahead. Stay safe by following these tips on how to avoid incidents and prepare to drive in bad weather. A little prevention and preparation will go a long way...
A Certified Safety Professional Goes One Step Further
Written By: Randy Gieseking Safety Management Group (SMG) has a bright new jewel in its crown of safety achievements. Earlier this year, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) recognized us as a Ruby tier Certification Champion, as we currently have 43...
Building a Safety Culture of Value
Sure, your company has a great safety program. Yes, you have trained safety professionals on your team. You think all your workers are following the safety guidelines outlined in your organization’s safety program. And yet — injuries and incidents are still happening....
Halloween Safety Tips
Next week, kids, and adults, will celebrate Halloween. Here are a few tips to keep in mind whether you are accompanying trick-or-treaters, driving, or attending Halloween parties. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
Time Out: The Importance of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Written By: Craig Clark When we take a time out to consider safety protocols on any given project, risk reduction starts with the job safety analysis (JSA). Let’s consider this analogy: It’s fourth down and two with less than a minute to go in a closely fought...
Driving to Keep Roads Safer for All
Getting a driver’s license is something most teens can’t wait for — freedom, independence, excitement. But getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and driving is a huge responsibility that involves not only paying attention to what you are doing but also what everyone...
A Game Plan for Workplace Safety
Written By: Mike Martin Professional sports teams, at their most basic level, are athletes with strikingly different skills brought together in order to achieve victories. A pitcher and a third-basemen work just feet apart, but each has specific responsibilities. A...
Bus Stop Safety on Your Way to Work
It’s back-to-school time, which means students and school buses are back on the road. Whether you’re driving a fleet vehicle or just your personal car, this 90-second video covers what to do in the event of a bus stop. Parents should also remind their children about...
Solving The Suspension Scaffold Rescue Challenge
Written By: Mike Martin It’s been on the news time and time again — a window washer crew or a crew utilizing some form of suspension scaffold is trapped in mid-air stories above the ground. Their work platform has failed in some way, and the workers are dangling from...
SMG Raises More Than $40,000 for Riley Children’s Health at Annual Golf Outing
INDIANAPOLIS (July 12, 2023) Safety Management Group (SMG), an industry-leading safety, environmental and quality services firm, hosted 120 golfers at its 21st Annual Charity Golf Outing on Friday, June 23, at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Indianapolis. The event raised...
Adding PPE Inspections to Daily Safety Observations
Written By: Randy Gieseking Personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered the last line of defense against occupational safety and health hazards; however, it is still an essential aspect of a safety program. And because PPE can’t provide the right level of...
The Importance of Establishing a Safe Work Culture
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), work-related medically consulted injuries totaled 4.26 million in 2021. June is National Safety Month, and preventable injuries — or accidents — are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. The top causes of workplace...
Safety Management Group to Exhibit at American Society of Safety Professionals 2023 Conference
INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2023) — Safety Management Group (SMG), an industry-leading safety, environmental and quality services firm, has announced the company will exhibit in booth #903 at the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Safety 2023 Conference and...
How to De-escalate Disputes Between Workers
Written By: Mark Steinhofer Whenever groups of people are together, conflict is inevitable. It isn’t that people are fundamentally angry or looking to pick a fight — the root of conflict is in the differences between us. Each of us has different goals and...
The Greatest Spectacle in Safety
The SMG team believes in building lasting relationships. Safety management is all about maintaining this kind of longevity — keeping people and businesses thriving in trusted hands. One of the ways we strengthen our bonds on a yearly basis is by inviting our...
Spotting Potential Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that mental health issues are among our nation’s most pressing concerns. We often think about mental health in terms of our families and communities, but one of...
Inside Our Insights Team
Safety Management Group’s Insights department isn’t a team that just walks through a jobsite or gives a presentation and then leaves you to fend for yourself. It serves as your company’s safety net for the long haul, growing stronger and more supportive as your...
Sustainable Practices in the Workplace
Every April, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day, an opportunity to call attention to our fragile planet and the role sustainable strategies can play in preserving it for generations to come. You might not immediately think of workplace safety as an...
