Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen to happen to anyone, anywhere. Obviously certain factors increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest for some people, but the reality is that it can happen at any turn. This is often why you’ll see AED emergency kits hanging on the walls in most public facilities. So in the even …
It’s absolutely no secret that when companies invest in their employee’s health, it actually has a substantial ROI. Corporate wellness program reduce items such as absenteeism, turnover, etc. which leads to less lost production time. Despite the importance of a corporate wellness program, America could certainly make more of an investment in it’s employee’s health. …
Before OSHA was enacted in the 1970’s, to say worker safety was an afterthought, would be an understatement. If you’ve ever seen old, turn of the century pictures of industrial employees, then you’d undoubtedly believe in that statement. Fortunately, the government agency enforced regulations that reduced the perception that employees are disposable, and that their …
Ever wonder what the deadliest cities and the safest cities are to work in? Based on statistics about workplace death per every million worker, this infographic breaks down the startling statistics regarding what cities are best and worst to be an employee in. It also breaks down the deadliest jobs and why some cities seem …
Year after year, powered industrial trucks or “forklifts” make there way onto OSHA’s top ten most cited violations. Either the forklift is not in optimal working condition, or the operators do not have adequate training. The top 10 list also includes: – Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 6,072 violations – Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 4,176 …
What are the elements of a healthy office? It mostly stems from it’s cleanliness, and how susceptible an office is to the spread of germs. Because we work around people constantly, it’s no surprise that that “office bug” can go around very quickly. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to. The following infographic breaks down the ways …
Workplace injuries are incredibly tragic, especially because a lot of them can be prevented with proper safety and compliance. What some companies don’t understand, is that safety is an investment with a very high ROI. Workplace injuries and illnesses are very costly to a business, much more costly than investing in proper safety training and …
Who are the real heroes of a company? Many would say a variety of different things, but considering EHS Managers prevent injuries and death at work, some would argue that they are. Although they’re often overlooked, their position is extremely important in preventing harm to employees, and also to prevent costly payouts and lawsuits due …
Slips, trips & falls are often considered the most common workplace injuries. Although they range in severity, its no secret that no one want to endure a slip, strip, or fall while at work. Because they happen so often, they are known as the number one cause of workers’ compensation claims each year, making their …
