Handling materials safely is essential to prevent injuries and maintain a productive work environment. Whether at home, in the workplace, or during recreational activities, following proper handling techniques ensures everyone's safety.
Preventing back injuries is crucial for maintaining long-term health and mobility. Remember, small changes in daily habits can make a big difference in preventing back injuries and maintaining a healthy back for years to come.
Regular communication and safety training are key components of a safe workplace. Employees should be encouraged to report hazards and participate in safety planning to foster a culture of safety.
Effective communication and training in a common language are key to a safer and more efficient workplace.
As Baby Boomers age, the workforce is experiencing a demographic shift. By 2025, older workers will make up 20% of the workforce, necessitating preparations for their safety and productivity.
Lulls in circadian rhythms occur in people who have had sufficient sleep before coming to work. Obviously, someone who is sleep-deprived has an even greater chance of falling into an unintended sleep.
Poor ergonomics can negatively impact employee morale by causing pain, discomfort, and fatigue. This can lead to reduced job satisfaction, motivation, and engagement.
Knowing key asbestos facts can help you understand the health risks and why it is so important to avoid asbestos exposure.
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that was commonly used in construction materials in the past. It has been linked to several serious health conditions, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
We want to see you back here at work, safe and sound, after the holiday season. So we are reminding you to be extra careful while you travel, entertain and generally enjoy the holidays.
Sure, it’s fun. But Halloween is also a safety nightmare.
Near-miss accidents could be opportunities for corrective actions to prevent serious injuries or fatalities in the workplace.
Who has not experienced being affected with the flu at some point? For those older than 65 and those who have weak immune systems are particularly at risk. Flu seasons vary in intensity from year to year.
Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site.
Once it’s determined that the ladder is the best option for the job it’s important to use the right one. The right ladder for the job may not be the first one available or easiest to carry.
Recently, the Congressional Accountability Office of Compliance released statistics that indicate falls are the private industry’s third leading cause of workplace fatalities. Nearly 600 workers die from a fatal slips, trips, or falls, annually.
Shiftwork and shiftworkers are necessary and instrumental in keeping so many vital operations going 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This could mean working nights or alternating days, nights and afternoons, or other irregular shifts.
We all know that illegal drugs such as marijuana or cocaine are hazardous to use. We also know that alcohol is prohibited at work because it is, obviously, intoxicating. But did you know that many other drugs that we take for granted can also affect your ability to do your job safely?
Companies and safety managers can combat substance abuse in the workplace with an Employee Assistance Program targeting both alcohol and drug dependency on the job.
Workplace stress then is the harmful physical and emotional responses that can happen when there is a conflict between job demands on the employee and the amount of control an employee has over meeting these demands.
It’s important for employers to be aware of the dangers that excessive heat exposure has on employees.
Workers suffering from fatigue—physical and mental—are not only less productive and more prone to illness but also more distracted and thus more likely to be involved in a safety incident.
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