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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that a whopping 32 million employees across the United States are possibly exposed to at least one chemical hazard. Additionally, hundreds of new chemical hazards are being introduced into the workforce every year, increasing the number of employees facing potential exposure. This means that a staggering …
The COVID-19 pandemic required employees across many industries to adjust to what was referred to as “the new normal” — a phrase often paired with “unprecedented times.” These phrases became embedded into our conversations with colleagues as workplaces radically and permanently shifted. Many companies required on-site employees to stay distanced when possible, or eliminated in-person …
Getting and maintaining the interest of potential new hires is essential to the success of your company. If you want the business to grow, thrive, and adapt easily to change, you need to find the talent that perfectly fits the company’s goals. This is essential for improving an employer brand. In the current job market, …
Introduction: Create an effective emergency response plan. According to OSHA, A poorly prepared emergency response plan may result in a disorganized evacuation or emergency response, resulting in confusion, injury, illness or property damage. Emergencies can take place at any time, anywhere, including the workplace. Being adequately prepared to handle an emergency in the workplace is …
Introduction: Prevent OSHA Citations in 2023 Everyone deserves to feel safe at work. This isn’t really something that’s a nice to have. It’s nice to have a vending machine in the breakroom. Safety at work is a necessity, not an option. Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health act in 1970 creating the Occupational Safety …
Today, many thanks to technological advances, many employers and educational institutions are making the shift to online safety training. While some employers have already embraced online safety training, many organizations are still having reservations about making the switch. Some companies offer a hybrid option, which does open up a ton of opportunities. If you are …
Five Regulatory HazCom Standard Requirements You Need to Know About
Hazardous chemicals are found in more than 7 million workplaces and over 55 million employees handle, use or work around these potentially harmful substances throughout the U.S. While these substances are essential to many work processes in a variety of industries, they can also be very dangerous. Exposure to these chemicals can cause effects ranging …
Top 10 OSHA Safety Violations for 2021
Each fiscal year, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces their Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards that can cause injuries and or death in construction and general industry jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,764 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2020, which was a 10.7% decrease …
People concerned about burnout among health care professionals, survey shows
Bethesda, MD — About three-quarters of U.S. adults say burnout among health care professionals is a concern and fear that it compromises their own safety and the level of care they receive, according to the results of a recent Harris Poll survey commissioned by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Researchers surveyed more than 2,000 …