What to Look for in Results Tracking Software
Like other functions of safety management systems, tracking the consequences of preventive actions has moved from the realm of paper to software. Although technology offers significant advantages, it also poses [...]
5 Steps to Protect Workers Who Lift Materials Manually
Although technology has advanced since the days of ancient Egypt and the pyramids, there are still many workers who carry and move heavy materials manually. What's also advanced is our [...]
Why Companies Shouldn’t Cut Corners on PPE
The economics of PPE, is a topic that doesn’t get much attention. Here are the three key lessons from a recent survey's findings about the importance of PPE: Lesson #1: [...]
Workplace Stress – Getting Management to Take It Seriously
Getting Management to Take It Seriously Work-related stress has been around for as long as workplaces themselves. But recognition of stress as an occupational hazard is a product of modern [...]
You Can’t Delegate Compliance with Environmental Laws to Your Workers
Although workers can be liable for deliberate violations they commit, the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the law ultimately falls on the company.
Remind Workers to Pay Attention Around Flammables
If your worklplace includes the use or handling of flammable substances, workers need special training to recognize and avoid the hazards that go along with them.
Shifting Into Night Shift Safely
In many industries, falling asleep on the job for even 30 seconds can cause a serious mistake. Yet studies show that 30 to 50% of night shift workers report falling [...]
Why You Should Be Embracing Online Safety Training
eLearning courses can exist in a variety of forms, using a range of technologies. Commonly used in organizations like schools and corporations, eLearning can help learners complete education and training [...]
Concussion Awareness isn’t Just for Sports
You don’t have to scroll too far into the sports section to read about some famous athlete’s career sidelined by a concussion or series of them. But the football field [...]