Workplace accidents are probably more common than you think. Luckily, a few simple actions on your part can lower your risk. In tribute to National Safety Month, let’s look at some of the most common workplace hazards and how to avoid them. The statistics on workplace accidents are staggering. The government said private employers reported…
We’ve all lifted something at work. Whether it’s a regular part of your job or just an occasional nuisance, most times you don’t even think about it. After all, it’s a simple act. But be careful: one wrong move and you could end up with a long-term injury. That’s why proper lifting technique is so…
Sure, you think about safety training when you’re talking about a complicated production floor with a variety of dangerous machines. But do you give the same attention to the office? Or do you make jokes about paper cuts and screen glare and just move on? You shouldn’t. An office environment offers significant hazards as well….
When you hear the term “workplace injuries,” your mind might automatically go to catastrophic events. But most incidents don’t fall into this category. They don’t involve fatalities or massive injuries. In fact, a majority of accidents result in relatively small cuts and bruises. You might feel silly about documenting every one of these comparably trivial…
In many ways, you create a safety-first culture by engaging your employees. You want them to care about details, to follow the correct procedures, and to remain aware of their surroundings at all times. This will help you lower the risks of injuries and accidents. This focus on engagement has other impacts as well. The…
Operating a forklift represents a dangerous profession. The Department of Labor reports that more than 600 people lose their lives in forklift accidents each year. More than 7,500 suffer non-fatal injuries. Don’t let this happen to you. With the right precautions, you can stay out of those unfortunate statistics. Here are a few forklift safety…
You try to encourage a vibrant safety culture. All your full-time employees actively participate and you’re proud of how your team comes together around the topic. But what about temp workers? Do you do as much to involve them? This has become a crucial question in recent years. With the rise of the gig economy,…
Working in a warehouse puts you in the middle of a fast-paced environment. This action will keep you moving and hopefully make your workday interesting. However, it can also put you in danger. That’s why having access to the right PPE on the warehouse floor represents a crucial ingredient to your long-term health. The expansion…
Safety is a lifestyle. To lower the chances of accidents, safe procedures should become part of everybody’s everyday routine. This means building a positive safety culture. Getting to that place takes some work. It’s not enough to create the right safety policies. You need more. Specifically, you need buy in from every level of the…
You want the best for your workers. You strive to maintain the highest safety standards and avoid risk as much as possible. Still, you worry about OSHA violations. Good intentions aren’t always enough. You need to know the most common OSHA violations and how to prevent them. The prospect of OSHA fines can be scary….
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