The words “OSHA inspection” can be daunting, although if a company has a good safety plan in place and is compliant with all the regulations, than there really isn’t anything to be anxious about. OSHA doesn’t usually do a random inspection, they are typically prompted by an anonymous claim. However, a random inspection is possible, …
It’s no secret that some people learn differently than others. This can include visual aids, a lecturer, or hard material to read off from to absorb the information. In regards to workplace safety, it become important that we take into account the different ways in which employees retain the information communicated by the company. Being …
The workplace, though it may be incredibly routine, can have hidden safety hazards lurking at any turn. Even the standard office can be a host to safety hazards. The goal with safety in the workplace to spot potential hazards before they cause illness or injury to workers. Far too many people are injured at work, …
The human factor in regards to workplace is important to consider when implementing safety initiatives at all workplaces. As the infographic suggests, “Human factors” refer to the environmental, organizational. job factors and individual characteristics that influence behavior at work in a way that affect health and safety”. It then goes into specifics about the human …
It comes as no surprise that your mood and your feelings can have a massive impact on your work life and your work performance. A happy employee is a productive employee, and a happy employee is also less likely to cause costly turnover. That’s why workplace happiness is worth investing in, as it has a …
Workplace safety is an issue worldwide, with 6300 people dying daily across the globe. If you are not compliant with workplace standards, you are going to experience legal problems, regulatory problems, and the fact that your employees are putting themselves in danger every single time they come to work. To avoid making any critical mistakes, …
The safety of your workplace is becoming more important than ever before. Beyond the obvious moral and ethical imperatives to not cripple your workers in pursuit of profit, many employers — even small businesses are finding that it doesn’t take many injuries to put the company in real financial peril. Safety isn’t foremost in the …
Each year, since 2002, EHS Today has named a list of companies we feel exemplify world-class safety leadership. The application for America’s Safest Companies is 14 pages long and asks fairly detailed information, not the least of which is whether your company has experienced a fatality – employee or contractor – in the past five …
Millions of Americans workers have untethered from their cubicles thanks to telecommuting technology. Remote working is more common than ever, and it’s only expected to rise. It’s easy to understand why so many employees are taking advantage of the chance to skip the commute and work in more flexible, comfortable settings. However, there are a …
