Workplace safety articles, training resources, and OSHA updates.
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Overview Ergonomics is the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. Ergonomics aims to improve workspaces and environments to minimize the risk of injury or harm to the worker. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have a specific…
Poor hydration can lead to heat stress and be a major factor in the safety of occupational workers. Unlike the conventional athlete, the occupational worker, one who performs physical labor for an occupation, is often faced with repeated days of 8…
Need a way to train employees virtually or need another outlet for light duty…check out the LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM in the online Safety Library. The LMS is located in the FREE online safety library and is customizable and provides a…
Do you have questions or need assistance when an on-the-job-injury occurs? Click below to watch the Claims Crash Course video that covers all the details on what to do, how to file an FROI and who to contact when an…
Summer is quickly approaching and summertime often means increased business for country clubs and golf courses alike. While everyone appreciates an uptick in customers, this increased workload can present additional hazards to employees that may be amplified by longer hours, change…
It is NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY so what better to review than safety and training for Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks. Don’t forget to provide proper safety and training for all employees. Remember to: Train workers on all site specific safety…
Driving can be one of the most dangerous daily tasks. Because drivers cannot control the actions of other drivers, knowing some defensive driving tips can become beneficial. Review the tips below to become a defensive driver: Focus on the task…
Historically, distracted driving causes unsafe driving. Cell phones and other mobile devices create an even larger distracted driving problem. A driver taking his or her eyes off the road for two seconds doubles the chance of being involved in a…
As we are quickly approaching the mid-point of the 2021 year, we would like to point out a trend we are seeing this year as it relates to on-the-job injuries. We are experiencing an increase of severe injuries related to the…
One of the most important components of a comprehensive safety program is to have a strong set of accident investigation procedures in place. Every incident should be investigated and employees should be encouraged to report all incidents, no matter how minor…
OSHA has identified four hazards that are responsible for the majority of losses and fatalities in the workplace each year. What OSHA calls the “Focus Four Hazards” are Fall Hazards, Caught-In-Between Hazards, Struck-By Hazards and Electrical Hazards. In fact OSHA has attributed 90% of all…
