Posts Tagged ‘workplace safety’
Deadly Workplace Operations You Thought Were Safe
Deadly Workplace Operations You Thought Were Safe The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) says jobs are becoming more dangerous for American workers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, a seven percent increase from the previous year and the highest figure since 2008.…
Read MoreMaking Your Safety Training Interesting and Memorable
How You Can Make Safety Training Memorable and Engaging for Employees Safety training is crucial to workplaces. It helps ensure that workers stay updated on the latest safety practices and educates new employees on board with the safety procedures and practices of the company. While safety training programs educate employees on workplace safety, they can…
Read MoreProper Use of Safety Signs and Materials: Posting It Isn’t Enough
How to Properly Use Labels, Signs or Posters to Warn Employees of Potential Hazards. Posters, signs, and labels hanging in hallways, pantries, and lunchrooms are the pièce de résistance of workplace safety campaigns. These tools emphasize the importance of office safety with interesting trivia or engaging images. Putting safety materials on walls without much planning,…
Read MoreWorkplace Chemical Exposure Is a Serious Challenge for Companies
Workplace chemical exposure has been a common health hazard for years. In fact, according to a 2015 news release by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), it is one of the top causes of fatalities in the United States. Chemical exposure leads to over 40,000 premature deaths every year, says PEER. The group works…
Read MoreElectrical Safety: One of Your Biggest Workplace Concerns
Electrical injuries in US workplaces are on the rise. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reports that non-fatal electrical injuries increased by about 33% between 2014 and 2015 — the highest recorded figure since 2009. Out of all industries, construction and utility accounted for many of these cases. Regardless of the sector, though, it is…
Read MoreWorkplace Safety During Natural Disasters
A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and can leave economic damage in its wake. The severity of which depends on the affected company’s preparation, resilience, or ability to recover and on the facility infrastructure. Common types of natural disasters. Hurricanes Earthquakes Tornadoes Floods Blizzards Tsunami Wildfires Droughts Avalanches Landslides…
Read MoreIs Your Company Prepared for Winter Workplace Hazards?
Winter and freezing weather are quickly approaching, and so are the unique workplace hazards that occur during this time. It’s vital to ensure your facility and employees are prepared and well-equipped for the season ahead. Potential Winter Hazards Winter driving conditions. Slips on snow and ice – Slips, trips and falls happen year-round, of course,…
Read MoreFocus on Forklift Safety
Forklifts weigh more than three tons, and can reach a speed of 10 mph. These mechanical giants are great at assisting labor, yet can also be a source of danger. OSHA estimates that 35,000 serious injuries and 62,000 non-serious injuries involving forklifts occur annually. Further, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 96…
Read MoreOSHA’s 2017 Most Frequently Cited Violations
Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, revealed the list of Top 10 OSHA violations for 2017 (preliminary) at the National Safety Congress and Expo in Indiana on Sept. 26 in Indianapolis. The Top Citations of 2017: “One thing I’ve said before in the past on this is, this list doesn’t…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Workplace Accident Cost You?
Workplace injuries and accidents that cause employees to miss six or more days of work cost U.S. employers $59.9 billion in 2014, the most recent year for which statistically valid injury data are available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). How can a workplace accident affect your company? Let’s break it down by…
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