Warehouses are strenuous jobs that are often fast-moving and stressful. As such, they leave employees susceptible to injuries caused by safety hazards. Let’s go over three of the most common warehouse safety hazards and how your company can avoid them. Warehouse Safety Management Best Practices Warehousing establishments are faced with the constant challenge of keeping […]
A strategic, well-defined safety program is powerful but difficult to do on your own. Here are a few reasons why it makes sense to hire outside help for your safety program development. Why Develop a Safety Program? Safety programs help organizations create a safe worksite while improving productivity and passing OSHA inspections with flying colors. […]
Any incidents or accidents that result in injury (or almost caused injury) need to be investigated to prevent future similar situations from happening again. The result of this investigation is an incident report. Let’s cover why they’re necessary and the best practices for completing them. When Is An Incident Report Required? It is an unwritten […]
Just because we’re approaching the end of summer doesn’t mean you can drop your guard when it comes to assessing and identifying fire risks. When it comes to keeping your company safe, nothing is more important than fire prevention and response. But various industries have unique requirements, and some require a fire watch system to […]
For more than a year, businesses have been struggling to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most companies have created a COVID-19 safety action plan. (If you haven’t yet, it can still be beneficial.) While these organizations have developed protocols to keep employees and customers safe so that they can continue to do […]
Ensuring employees have a safe work environment is a top priority for business owners, managers, and floor supervisors. Ignoring safety compliance regulations often results in employee injuries and expensive violations fines and penalties. Your company may even be temporarily shut down if the violation is severe. If you aren’t sure what OSHA violations are and […]
Fatigue is a common problem at work, and it can also be a safety concern. When you are tired, productivity goes down, along with your ability to concentrate. Accidents often occur when you are not paying attention. Getting plenty of sleep, a healthy diet, and staying hydrated can all minimize workplace fatigue, but there is […]
Workplace safety includes employees protecting their eyes and face, but do you know what an eye and face hazard is? There may be more hazards in the workplace than you realize, and OSHA has strict standards when it comes to protecting employees’ health and safety. Why Is Eye Protection Important? Eye injuries are common in […]
Manlifts or boom lifts are efficient ways for one man to get up high in a short amount of time. First, however, your team needs to understand the OSHA manlift requirements and understand how to use the device safely. This is a guide that will help you understand the top boom lift safety requirements. Safety […]
No matter who you work for or what kind of business you run, accidents happen. That’s why as an owner, you need to be prepared for what kind of injuries are common in the workplace, how you can avoid them, and understand what to do when it does happen. Sometimes things just happen that are […]