Developing a Plan to Reopen
Establishments are beginning to reopen, and people are returning to the workplace. Employers need to establish plans to help keep employees healthy and the workplace safe from infectious disease.
OSHA Reporting Guidance – COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance for reporting occupational illnesses related to COVID-19. The provisions will take effect immediately and are intended to be time-limited to the current public health crisis.
Distracted Driving Awareness
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to engage with employees and take advantage of training resources that are widely available. But more importantly it’s the perfect reminder that as an employer you can affect change not only in your company’s safety record but in the safety of your community.
PPE Prevents Injuries
Personal protective equipment (PPE) prevents injuries in the workplace. PPE is vital to employee safety. It should be considered as a line of defense between the worker and the hazard, and, it is required under OSHA regulations.
Flu-Fighting in the Workplace
With the illness currently widespread in over half the United States, the flu is no doubt wreaking havoc in workplaces all over. What can you do to help fight the flu in your workplace?
Workplace Safety Resolutions
Each new year brings about resolutions that range from easily attainable those that are impossible. Most resolutions seem to center around personal well-being and health. Why not help your employees with those things and make a safety resolution? After all, health and safety in the workplace should come first.
RUN, HIDE or FIGHT! Active Shooter Response Plans
Active shooter events usually begin suddenly with little warning creating a chaotic situation, therefore every company must determine its own action plan.
5 Simple Tips to Stay Cyber Secure at Work
Cybercriminals are not known to discriminate; they target vulnerable computers regardless of whether they are a home user, small business or connected to a large corporation. These criminals often rely on human error to gain access to computer systems. Something as simple as a failure to install software patches or clicking on a link in an email can have devastating results.
Top 3 Preventable Workplace Accidents
The backbone of a good safety program is prevention. As an employer, it’s important to assess potential hazards in your workplace and act to address them. It’s equally important for employees to take ownership of their own safety.
Protecting Workers from Heat Stress
For some of us, the heat is just an inconvenience, but for outdoor workers and those who work in hot environments, protecting them from heat stress is vital.