Safety
Deadly Workplace Operations You Thought Were Safe
Deadly Workplace Operations You Thought Were Safe The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) says jobs are becoming more dangerous for American workers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, a seven percent increase from the previous year and the highest figure since 2008.…
Read MoreMaking Your Safety Training Interesting and Memorable
How You Can Make Safety Training Memorable and Engaging for Employees Safety training is crucial to workplaces. It helps ensure that workers stay updated on the latest safety practices and educates new employees on board with the safety procedures and practices of the company. While safety training programs educate employees on workplace safety, they can…
Read MoreProper Use of Safety Signs and Materials: Posting It Isn’t Enough
How to Properly Use Labels, Signs or Posters to Warn Employees of Potential Hazards. Posters, signs, and labels hanging in hallways, pantries, and lunchrooms are the pièce de résistance of workplace safety campaigns. These tools emphasize the importance of office safety with interesting trivia or engaging images. Putting safety materials on walls without much planning,…
Read MoreBuilding a Culture of Safety in Construction Sites
Preventing Construction’s Fatal Four Out of 4,693 fatalities in the private industry in 2016, 991 were under construction. The leading causes of these construction deaths were falls, struck-by-object accidents, electrocutions, and caught-in-between objects. These construction’s “fatal four” accounted for more than 60% of the fatalities recorded in the industry in 2016. The above information is according to…
Read MoreWhy Should Your Organization Invest in Workplace Safety?
When you put up a business, you have a lot of things to worry about. You have to think about the target market — will they receive your products or services enthusiastically? Will you be able to convert them into paying customers? Will they be happy with their purchase? These questions are important in determining…
Read MoreWorkplace Chemical Exposure Is a Serious Challenge for Companies
Workplace chemical exposure has been a common health hazard for years. In fact, according to a 2015 news release by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), it is one of the top causes of fatalities in the United States. Chemical exposure leads to over 40,000 premature deaths every year, says PEER. The group works…
Read MoreElectrical Safety: One of Your Biggest Workplace Concerns
Electrical injuries in US workplaces are on the rise. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reports that non-fatal electrical injuries increased by about 33% between 2014 and 2015 — the highest recorded figure since 2009. Out of all industries, construction and utility accounted for many of these cases. Regardless of the sector, though, it is…
Read MoreWorkplace Safety During Natural Disasters
A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and can leave economic damage in its wake. The severity of which depends on the affected company’s preparation, resilience, or ability to recover and on the facility infrastructure. Common types of natural disasters. Hurricanes Earthquakes Tornadoes Floods Blizzards Tsunami Wildfires Droughts Avalanches Landslides…
Read MoreHow Well is Your Company Managing Risks?
A U.S. investigation commission attributed the BP Oil disaster to management failures that crippled “the ability of individuals involved to identify the risks they faced and to properly evaluate, communicate, and address them.” Does your company fail to identify and address risks? Types of common risks your company may face: Equipment malfunction, breakdown, or theft…
Read MoreIs Your Company Prepared for Winter Workplace Hazards?
Winter and freezing weather are quickly approaching, and so are the unique workplace hazards that occur during this time. It’s vital to ensure your facility and employees are prepared and well-equipped for the season ahead. Potential Winter Hazards Winter driving conditions. Slips on snow and ice – Slips, trips and falls happen year-round, of course,…
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