Women at Greater Risk for Ergonomic Injury
Safety Talk Women are twice as likely as men to suffer ergonomic-related injuries. There are several reasons for this difference, including the fact that personal protective equipment is often [...]
National Day of Mourning – A Day to Remember
April 28, the National Day of Mourning, is a day to remember and honour those who have died or been injured on the job. Years ago, I got a [...]
How to Prevent Contractor Accidents
Using contractors is a cost-effective way to secure vital services. But it can create huge safety problems – especially when contractor personnel work at your facility. Maintaining a safe and [...]
5 Tips and Tools to Optimize Your OHS Compliance Training
Employees forget 50% of what they learn within an hour Employees forget 80% of what they learn after two days Employees forget 90% of what they learn after one month [...]
A Dozen Ways to Help Workers Avoid Nail Gun Injuries
According to emergency room statistics, air nailer injuries are up. One reason for the increase in injuries is because these tools are more readily available for home use. But still [...]
Presenteeism, Productivity & the Impact on Your Safety Program
One of the best ways to demonstrate the value of your safety program to management is to link it to the productivity of the workers it protects. Of course, it’s [...]
Workplan: Near Miss Reporting Management
Seventy-five percent of all accidents are preceded by one or more near misses, according to the National Safety Council. So, if you’re trying to reduce the number of injuries and [...]
When the Worst Happens
You work hard at keeping your team safe from any injuries, let alone a fatality. But when the worst happens, how do you help them to cope? When workers have [...]
Safety Attitude: How to Get Workers to Develop One
Getting workers throughout your company to display a “safety attitude” is the key to a safe and healthy work environment. Of course, that’s easy to say. The hard part is [...]
