June 1st marks the start of the hurricane season along the Gulf Coast. The number of named storms in the Atlantic is increasing each year, which is bad news for construction sites. Is your site ready to withstand a hurricane without putting people in danger? With hurricane season here, it’s time to create a construction hurricane […]
Employees in office settings rarely worry about their safety at work, but it’s not the same across all industries. Workplace hazards can result in severe injuries and even death. As a result, CEOs and managers in these industries want to schedule annual health and safety reviews to avoid accidents and costly penalties. Here are eight […]
In the United States, workplace injuries cost the economy an average of $56 billion annually, so there is no doubt that work safety issues will be at the top of priority lists for employers this year. As a result, safety culture will become more visible with companies across a wide variety of industries. What Will […]
Not only does a safe and healthy work environment protect employees from injury and illness, but it can also increase productivity, raise employee morale, and reduce costs. Simply put, prioritizing workplace safety is good for business! Why is Workplace Safety Important? A safe workplace is imperative to ensuring everyone in your organization is safe and […]
Most of us are experiencing more stress these days, and industrial workers are no exception. Fortunately, identifying stressful situations, triggers, and personalities can help you avoid unsafe working conditions. What Causes Stress Sometimes, stress can be triggered by the workplace. Highly demanding jobs and fast-paced work environments can contribute to growing pressure on employees. It’s […]
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 […]
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 […]