Balmert Consulting

06/28/2024

In this month’s Managing Safety Performance News Paul shares his journey to understanding and investigating problems and stirs the pot to examine the investigative process. He, once again, asks questions about the process that are easy to ask but you might find the answers troubling. He and Bill Wilson, a Balmert Consulting teacher and consultant, make the point that problems and successes are treasures and knowing how to properly investigate them deserves your attention....

In this month’s Managing Safety Performance News Paul shares his journey to understanding and investigating problems and stirs the pot to examine the investigative process. He, once again, asks questions about the process that are easy to ask but you might find the answers troubling. He and Bill W...

06/17/2024

In this Month's Flash, we take a look at working with someone new and the importance first impressions have when it comes to working safely....

In this Month's Flash, we take a look at working with someone new and the importance first impressions have when it comes to working safely.

05/31/2024

This month Paul examines who in management has the most control and influence over sending people home alive and well at the end of each and every shift every day. I’ll let him tell you the logical and correct answer and to share what knowledge and skills are needed by each of those team members responsible for making it happen....

This month Paul examines who in management has the most control and influence over sending people home alive and well at the end of each and every shift every day. I’ll let him tell you the logical and correct answer and to share what knowledge and skills are needed by each of those team members r...

05/15/2024

In this mont's Flash, we take a look at one near miss that very well could have been a hit. In doing so, we'll ask one very important question that can help you in sending folks home, Alive and Well....

In this mont's Flash, we take a look at one near miss that very well could have been a hit. In doing so, we'll ask one very important question that can help you in sending folks home, Alive and Well.

04/30/2024

This month Paul examines multitasking and distracted walking. From his own experience as a pedestrian and data in a recent report he draws some lessons that can help us back on the job with earbuds, hazard recognition, and distracted working, including walking and driving....

This month Paul examines multitasking and distracted walking. From his own experience as a pedestrian and data in a recent report he draws some lessons that can help us back on the job with earbuds, hazard recognition, and distracted working, including walking and driving.

03/28/2024

Last month Paul made a presentation in Louisville. His presentation was preceded by two researchers presenting their findings. Paul latched on to the data and started looking for the story in the numbers that would help good leaders send those who follow them home alive and well. His finding of the story in the numbers is fascinating and important....

Last month Paul made a presentation in Louisville. His presentation was preceded by two researchers presenting their findings. Paul latched on to the data and started looking for the story in the numbers that would help good leaders send those who follow them home alive and well. His finding of the....

03/18/2024

This month Paul asks what "normal" looks like when it comes to wearing PPE. It's a simple question, and one well worth asking....

This month Paul asks what "normal" looks like when it comes to wearing PPE. It's a simple question, and one well worth asking.

03/01/2024

This month Bill Wilson, one of our senior consultant/teachers, examines the decision making that can lead to people getting seriously injured or worse at work. He discusses why part of the problem may be found in the defining and communicating of priorities. He helps us focus on what really matters when it comes to setting and making THE Priority the priority....

This month Bill Wilson, one of our senior consultant/teachers, examines the decision making that can lead to people getting seriously injured or worse at work. He discusses why part of the problem may be found in the defining and communicating of priorities. He helps us focus on what really matters....

02/16/2024

In this edition of the Flash we look and the difference in approach required when intervening on safety outside of the workplace. The difference is an important one, and knowing it will help you make a bigger difference back on the job, too....

In this edition of the Flash we look and the difference in approach required when intervening on safety outside of the workplace. The difference is an important one, and knowing it will help you make a bigger difference back on the job, too.

02/16/2024

Seems like of late, it's on the road again. Orlando, Salt Lake City, NYC. ("Pittsburg, Vicksburg, I've been everywhere where, man.")This pic comes from Salt Lake: Mark was a participant in a safety leadership class, celebrating a birthday. His COO brought him donuts for the occasion!! Wow: was I impressed !Lucky guy!

01/31/2024

This month Paul examines the responsibilities of leaders, especially when the goal is to make sure everyone goes home alive and well at the end of each and every shift. He explores the challenges of getting everyone working safely and the supervisor’s responsibility for making sure that happens....

This month Paul examines the responsibilities of leaders, especially when the goal is to make sure everyone goes home alive and well at the end of each and every shift. He explores the challenges of getting everyone working safely and the supervisor’s responsibility for making sure that happens.

01/16/2024

This month Paul looks into how our minds recognize and perceive different types of hazards. You might not be surprised to hear that we aren't always the best at recognizing what is most likely to hurt us....

This month Paul looks into how our minds recognize and perceive different types of hazards. You might not be surprised to hear that we aren't always the best at recognizing what is most likely to hurt us.