Rayford “RL” Grubbs, CUSP
Rayford “RL” Grubbs, CUSP
About the Author: Rayford “RL” Grubbs, CUSP, is a safety and health manager for Think Power Solutions (www.thinkpowersolutions.com).
Words of Wisdom from a Longtime Safety Man
I first got into the electric utility industry in 1965 when I was hired to work as a lineman’s helper. Lineman’s helpers were also called by another name: grunt. At that time, you were not considered a grown adult until you were 21 years of age. I was just 18 in 1965. I could not […]
90% of Safety Rules are Written for 10% of the People
Ninety percent of all safety rules are written for only 10% of a company’s workers. Now, that is a bold statement, particularly from someone like me, who has been involved in making safety rules for over 30 years. First, let’s take a minute to look at how safety rules have historically been made. Then I […]
The Rule of Should
I have been working in the health and safety realm for many years, and I enjoy sharing with others the experiences I’ve had and the knowledge I’ve acquired. I often distill my know-how into short pieces of advice that get my message across without sounding too preachy. Over the years, some people started calling my […]
A Historical Review of Workplace Safety in the U.S.
While OSHA may sometimes make it difficult for businesses to do business, their rules are necessary for the safety of the American workforce.