An OSHA Fact sheet says “While overall workplace fatalities have dropped 20 percent in the last decade, workplace fatalities among Hispanic workers have risen almost 35 percent in the same period.” Here’s a link to a number of research reports on Hispanic worker on the job injuries and illnesses. Why do Hispanic workers […]
– Best Choice Reviews has an interesting info-graphic entitled “Office Germs: Safe For Work?”. It reviews common sources of germs in the typical office and offers some office hygiene tips. It’s hard to know just how many days are lost from work due to poor office hygiene, but I’m sure that some sicknesses each year are probably caused by […]
An executive from a small drug testing operation addressing a group of human resources professionals told them (and me) that more than three-quarters of all workplace injuries are due to drug use. Now remember, 5.2 million workers in the United States suffer occupational injuries or illnesses annually. I can’t fathom that over 4 million people […]
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥; with ♥♥♥♥♥ being the best. Old app of the week articles are archived here. WorkSafeBC Interactive EBooks Description WorkSafeBC has twenty interactive Ebooks that you can download for […]
Does your company really care about employee safety and health? If they do, why don’t they publicly state that employee safety is their greatest responsibility like this company? Why don’t they strive for zero accidents and post their accident record for the world to see like this company? Why don’t they prominently post their safety policy […]
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on our Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥, with ♥♥♥♥♥ being the best. Old app of the week articles are archived here. WorkSafeBC Safety Videos Description The WorkSafeBC Safety Videos app “provides easy access to more than 150 […]
Do you need to find an occupational safety and health expert in your area? If so there’s a new search engine that will help you to find exactly the type of person you need. This new website is called the eSafetySource. It’s owned and operated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). “This resource […]
Here are nine strategies for reducing your workers compensation insurance premiums. Apply them at your company and see your insurance costs go down! Some of these strategies are controversial, but in todays’ challenging business environment one needs to be creative and open to trying something new. Your insurance agents’ commission may be negotiable. If you work with an independent agent, don’t be […]
Why is it that wild animals rarely have accidents? When was the last time you saw a deer, bird, or a squirrel limping around on an injured leg? Animals don’t have accidents because they are ever vigilant and constantly on alert for danger. Wouldn’t it be great if our employees were ever mindful of their immediate surroundings and […]
Crystalline silica is an abundant material found in several forms (rocks, sand, and stones) throughout the world. The respirable fraction of silica dust is extremely hazardous and can cause a variety of lung diseases. If your employees are exposed to this toxic dust, you need to read this article! The specific types of operations that may produce over exposures […]