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3 Ways to Improve Company Productivity
Are all your employees working to their fullest potential each day? No matter how successful your company is, striving for better productivity should always remain a high-priority. Looking for opportunities to improve efficiency within the company should be a daily task. Here are three great ways to achieve a more productive company. 1. Review and…
Read MoreMake Safe Lifting a Workplace Priority
Lifting and carrying material is a common workplace task no matter which industry you are involved in. Improper lifting is dangerous to workers because it can cause strains, sprains, cuts, fractures, bruising and more. Overexertion injuries – which most often occur when a load is being lifted or otherwise handled – account for 22 percent…
Read MorePosting Requirements for OSHA Final Rule
We recently posted about OSHA’s announcement of their Final Rule, which requires employers to electronically submit the injury and illness data that they are already required to record on their on-site OSHA injury and illness forms. But we want to elaborate more on the requirements. What will this information be used for? This requirement is issued in…
Read MoreDefine Your Process
The official definition of a process is: a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. How does your company define a process? Every successful company needs to have a well-defined series of actions that are consistent when handing work-related issues. If a problem occurs, will your employees know the…
Read MoreOSHA’s Final Rule
OSHA has released a final rule, which is scheduled to go into effect on January 18th. This rule is to help clarify that the duty to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses is an ongoing obligation. “The amendments add no new compliance obligations and do not require employers to make records…
Read MoreThe Challenges of New Workers to Stay Safe in the Workplace
Every year, approximately 3 million employees are disabled at work. In 2013, nearly one-third of the nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses that involved time away from work were suffered by workers with less than one year of service, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Employees in their first month on the…
Read MoreWhy Consider Implementing a Lean System For Your Company?
Cleansing your business to reduce or eliminate any unnecessary operations that do not add value to your company or product, is a keynote when implementing a Lean System. This system helps ensure customers receive the best value for each dollar they spend with your company. One of the first considerations when implementing a Lean System…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Company’s Quality Management System
The consistency and continual improvement of quality is the key to a successful business of any size. Having an exceptional Quality Management System (QMS) in place that is constantly evolving is important for company growth, but it is also essential that your employees are actively implementing this system for this to work. How can you…
Read MoreWhy Care About Fall Protection?
Fall Protection has been the most frequently cited OSHA standard for six consecutive years now. According to the US Department of Labor, falls account for 8% of all work-related trauma injuries leading to death. “The Top 10 [frequently cited standards] gives employers a place to start for finding and fixing hazards,” said Patrick Kapust,…
Read MoreHow to Become a Sustainable Business While Also Saving Money
Many companies are convinced that being a sustainable business or “Going Green” requires a good amount of time, effort, and money. What most companies don’t realize is that there are simple ways to develop a more sustainable workplace that does not require much effort. Enhancing your sustainability presence in the market will not only reduce…
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