OSHA has announced their preliminary list of the top ten workplace violations for fiscal year 2023. Topping the list for the 13th year in a row is fall protection. The number of violations in each category increased from last year. Furthermore, the US Department of Labor increased OSHA maximum civil penalties in 2023: Related: How… Read More
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Sept. is National Preparedness Month: Make future emergency plans [Infographic]
September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by CDC, EPA, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and other federal agencies, the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools, and communities. What are your risks? First, know… Read More
How to prevent workplace slips, trips and falls
Minimize workplace slips, trips and falls with these tips Despite being one of the most easily preventable hazards, slips, trips and falls (STFs) continue to be a leading cause of workplace accidents, hospital visits and insurance claims. The conditions that lead to these types of incidents are often very minor – a small liquid spill,… Read More
Steps to reduce on-the-job injuries
How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer back injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve back injuries. What steps could you take to… Read More
Workplace violence: Create a safer environment
Two co-workers continually ridicule a third co-worker, unbeknownst to management. Fed up, she slashes tires on their cars in the employee parking lot and is caught on surveillance tapes. A belligerent customer showed up today, yelling and pushing over chairs. The ex-spouse of an employee has shown up for the past three days, trying to… Read More
Best practices for managing a remote workforce
Working Together While Working Apart: Managing a Remote Workforce Many business enterprises are evaluating approaches for return-to-work efforts and their related safety considerations. As many of these approaches utilize a gradual, phased approach, returning the entire team to “business as usual” probably won’t be an option for awhile. Remote work will continue to be the… Read More
