Scott Cuthbert Contributor Bio

Bio

Prevention is the best medicine! No job is 100% safe, but there is much that employers, employees and safety professionals can do to minimize and reduce the risks. This applies to our Environment, our Health and our Safety.

At Safeopedia we believe that harnessing the collective genius of the global Environmental Health and Safety community will make the world a safer place. Safety starts with you! Our mission is to enlist your help to improve the culture of safety across all industries.

Also check out our LinkedIn group, Construction Health & Safety: http://bit.ly/constructionhealthsafety

Articles by Scott Cuthbert

5 Career Development Opportunities for Safety Professionals in 2023

Take these steps if you want to be a more successful safety professional.
Not Worth the Money: Putting Safety (and Your Life) in Perspective

Safeopedia co-founder, Scott Cuthbert, shares the story of when and why worksite safety became a priority for him.
United States of Injury

One third of all accidents in the United States happen in the home, not at work. Learn what the most common injuries are, so you can avoid having them occur in your home.
Spring has Sprung! Cyclist and Motorcyclist Safety Review

It is that time of year again when anxious cyclists, motorized and otherwise, dust off their bikes, pump up their tires, oil their chains, top up the gas and hit the roads for that long awaited first ride of the year. Most...
Safety Logs: Why Documentation Is Important

Keeping a detailed safety log provides a number of benefits, from improving worksite safety to avoiding legal trouble and penalties.
Back Safety & Lifting Techniques

Proper lifting technique is critical to back safety, but perhaps more important is proper planning. Before you lift that box, or tool, or piece of equipment, take a moment to consider your action: Do you need to lift the...
Understanding Lockout / Tagout Safety

Learn about basic logout / tagout safety basics, and how to keep yourself and your team safe.
The Growing Importance of E in EH&S

The environmental portion of environmental health and safety (EH&S) is critically important because it plays an important role in contributing to the health and safety of everyone. More people are now taking a much keener...
Pneumatic Tool Safety

"I was using a pneumatic air hammer and punch to disassemble a defective wheel bearing one day when I had an accident. The punch broke and a piece of it flew in through the side of my safety glasses and into my eye. Turns...
Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter driving can be treacherous in many areas. Learn what you can do to prepare yourself and your vehicle for winter roads.
Power Saws

Need a quick refresher on saw safety? Read up on the ways you can protect yourself.
Seat Belts: The 2 Second Fix That Could Save Your Life

Lock in your safety by buckling up
The 4 Essential Elements for Ensuring Contractor and Workplace Safety

Many are surprised to learn that contracting out work, and such steps as contractual sign-offs, do not necessarily relieve an owner of responsibility for worker safety or of legal liability. Those of us who are not lawyers,...
Video: The Story of a Coal Surge Pile Rescue

Coal mining has always been a dangerous job. This video from the Mining Safety and Health Administration tells the story of a workplace accident in which a worker, and his bulldozer, are buried in a coal surge. By staying in...