We’ve all experienced that afternoon slump when our eyelids feel heavy, and our focus drifts. But in the workplace, fatigue is more than just an inconvenience; it’s a safety hazard. Fatigue, a state of decreased physical and mental performance, can lead to impaired judgment, slowed reaction time, and increased errors. The consequences can be severe, …
What comes to mind when you think of workplace violence? Have you ever considered what scenarios are involved when someone mentions “workplace violence”? Maybe you’ve even witnessed it or been a victim yourself. If so, you might wonder if those situations could have been prevented or handled differently. Workplace violence is a reality that extends …
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) estimates that, prior to its inception in 1971, some 14,000 workers were killed on the job each year. Though the most recent accident statistics are not yet complete, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show just 4,679 workplace deaths in 2014, up a little from 2012 (4,628) …
Obesity in the workplace is becoming a crippling factor in costing employers a lot of money. With more than one-third of Americans being obese the greater risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other health problems are a serious cost concern not only for the business, but also for the worker. Annual medical costs for …
Many companies offer training programs for new-hires, but more and more are beginning to offer on-the-job training to their current workforce as well. Employers are taking note on the benefits of continuing education at all levels of employment within the organization. This fosters motivation in productivity, higher employee morale, company loyalty and better efficiency in …
Overworked Americans are stressed from putting in too many hours on the job. With seventy-five percent working over forty hours during the week even though over half dislike or are dissatisfied with their job, one in three work fifty or more hours per week. The consequences of spending too many hours on the job are; …
Employees’ are the core strength of a business, so it is important that they get safe work environment. Employers are aware of this fact and that’s why they are running Safety Orientation Training Program for both new employees and existing employees.
