Summary: This infographic breaks down the 7 most common workplace safety hazards. 1. Working at Heights Employers need to identify all locations where fall protection is necessary- as well as where the engineered anchor points are- and train employees and regularly audit the fall protection program, Dankert said. 2. Poor Housekeeping If the clutter or …
Workplace fatigue is caused by a lack of sleep, and adequate sleep is an absolute necessity for everyone. Without enough sleep, it can affect you drastically both physically and mentally- often affecting every area of your life. People who don’t get enough sleep can actually be a danger to other people, particularly at work in …
Electrical safety is very important in keeping yourself safe from the hazards of electric current. This infographic sums up every precaution and safety tip that OSHA has in regards to dealing with electricity. Before diving in to the specifics, here are some general precautions: Follow instructions issued by your workspace supervisors or managers, and those of …
Which class of safety vest is best for each occupation? This infographic breaks down tne American Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear regulation as founded by the American National Standards Institute and the International Safety Equipment Association. In summary, there are three difference classifications for high-visibility safety vests. Each class is summarized with the …
Most people don’t give much thought to workplace ergonomics, but it’s a very important concept considering it affects each and every one of us on a regular basis. Ergonomics is the ways in which our job duties affects our body, particularly long term. Repetitive motions, improper posture, and computer eye strain are just a few …
When a citation is issued by OSHA but there is more than one company at fault for the cause of the citation, OSHA has a special policy it applies referred to as the OSHA Multi-Employer Citation Policy. According to OSHA, it states: “On multi-employer worksites (in all industry sectors), more than one employer may be …
Lost production time can be costly, but it’s often necessary to complete vital elements of the workplace such as safety training, meetings, etc. Some production time loss comes from individual employees and small distractions that take time away from them completing their job tasks. While it’s unrealistic and over-rigid to expect employees to stay vigilant …
Why should we ensure that our employees are happy at work? The benefits are immense, and it almost always leads to better production, morale, low turnover, etc. Oppositely, it’s very costly to have unhappy or unsatisfied employees. Without getting too preachy, employees are the backbone of any organization. They are real, tangible facets of a …
The health and safety of employees is important, but often times, the “health” aspect of that term is overlooked. It’s just as easy for an employee to contract an illness as it is for them to be physically hurt. An employer needs to place just as much emphasis on employee health and wellness as they …
