Workplace Safety
Free Resources for the National Safety Stand-Down, May 7-11; Prevent Falls in Construction Operations
370 of the 991 construction fatalities recorded in 2016 (most recent BLS statistics) were due to falls from elevations. What is a Stand-down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing…
Read MoreBinge Drinking Costs Everyone
Binge drinking is a serious but preventable public health problem Drinking too much, including binge drinking, cost the United States $249 billion. These costs resulted from losses in workplace productivity, health care expenditures, criminal justice costs, and other expenses. Binge drinking was responsible for 77% of these costs, or $191 billion. Binge drinking is the most common,…
Read MoreHow to Boost Your Immune System to Fight Colds and Other Diseases
CONTENTS: What is the immune system How does the immune system work What you can do to improve your immune system According to the Centers for Disease Control, viruses continue to wreak misery in 41 states. Your body’s immune system is designed to protect you from, or get rid of, infection. It is made up…
Read More43% of Workforce Fights Fatigue, Do You? Easy Methods to Control It
According to the National Safety Council’s research, “A person who loses two hours of sleep from a normal eight-hour sleep schedule may be as impaired as someone who has consumed up to three beers. An estimated 13 percent of workplace injuries could be attributed to fatigue, and 21 percent of all fatal car crashes – 6,400 deaths each…
Read MoreTips to Establish a “BUY QUIET” Program: Reduce Hearing Loss and Reduce Costs
Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Each year approximately 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to noise loud enough to damage their hearing. In addition to that, it costs industry millions of dollars in workers’ compensation costs due to hearing loss. “Buy Quiet” is an…
Read MoreHow Old Are Your Ears? Are You Losing Your Hearing OUTSIDE of Work?
Loud Noise Can Cause Hearing Loss Quickly or Over Time Noise can be found everywhere – restaurants, music and sporting venues, movie theaters, hospitals, and schools. Hearing loss can result from a single loud sound (like firecrackers) near your ear. Or, more often, hearing loss can result over time from damage caused by repeated exposures…
Read MoreTips for Employers’ to Keep Young Workers Safe
Every 9 Minutes, a US teen is injured on the job. Workers <25 years old are twice as likely to go to the emergency room than those >25 years old. 335 young workers were killed on the job last year. Young workers can be an asset to your workforce. However, it may be their first…
Read MoreTest Your Safety Savvy: OSHA Glossary of Terms
When we communicate with others, it is important that we are using the same verbiage with the same definitions. Clarity is critical. Look through the list to ensure you are current with commonly used safety terms. Close Call/Near Miss: An incident that could have, but did not, result in death, injury, or illness. They signal that…
Read More30 “Get Safety” Techniques
Any safety and health program needs the meaningful participation of workers and their representatives. Workers have much to gain from a successful program and the most to lose if the program fails. They also often know the most about potential hazards associated with their jobs. Successful programs tap into this knowledge base. Worker participation means…
Read MoreThe Leadership Oath for Safety — Nine Statements of Commitment
I am continuously asked, “What should a leader do to demonstrate a commitment to safety?” “What does it take to have a safety culture?” Well, here you go — Nine Statements of Leadership Commitment to Safety. They are not listed to ‘cherry pick’ which ones a leader should demonstrate and which ones can be ignored.…
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