Every workplace comes with its own set of hazards. But let’s be real, ignoring them is like playing dodgeball with a wrecking ball. Not cute. Understanding those risks and knowing how to respond is your VIP pass to keeping your team safe, sane, and OSHA-compliant. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) General Duty …
Paperwork sounds boring, but OSHA recordkeeping is the real MVP of workplace safety. Over 2 million workplace injuries and illnesses are reported every year in the U.S., and that number is not just a statistic, it’s a reality check. Every incident is a person, a missed paycheck, a family stressed out. But here’s the twist: …
Workplace harassment in industrial jobs isn’t just toxic, it’s a productivity killer. A workplace should be a space of respect, safety, and collaboration. But when harassment takes root, it breeds a culture of fear, exclusion, and high turnover. Understanding the different types of harassment and taking proactive steps to prevent it can make or break …
The air you breathe should be life-sustaining, not a workplace health gamble. Inhaling dust, fumes, or toxic vapors at work isn’t just unpleasant, it can land you in the ER or worse. Whether you’re on a construction site or in a lab, respiratory safety isn’t optional, it’s critical. This guide gives you the no-nonsense breakdown …
In the hustle and bustle of the workplace, lifting and moving objects is part of the daily grind. But all it takes is one wrong move to turn a routine task into a painful injury. Back injuries from improper lifting are among the most common workplace injuries, and they can sideline workers for weeks—or worse. …
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 …
Having a health and safety plan at any workplace is important. Employees are the blood of any organization and if their health and safety are jeopardized, it speaks volumes about little their workplace respects and appreciates them. It’s not difficult to create a culture that values health and safety. These 10 different safety tips give a …
As the workforce gets younger and younger due to baby boomers moving closer to retirement, we’ll see major changes in workplace safety. The new generation needs just as much emphasis on the importance of workplace safety as generations before them. The following infographic goes into specifics regarding the age of the current workforce and the …
Back and Lifting Safety Training by RiskAnalytics, LLC Date Created: 2018 Number of Slides: 21 Created By: RiskAnalytics, LLC This PowerPoint shows examples on how to reduce the heavy lifting in the workplace, and offers certain techniques for awkward lifting in the workplace, such as removing obstacles and sliding object closer. Back Injury Prevention by …
