Making a New Workplace Culture of Safety Your Company’s Priority Historically the concept of “workplace safety” was almost laughable. In America, the Industrial Revolution (circa. 1820 – 1870) introduced exciting and extraordinarily dangerous new technologies within factories designed to focus on efficiency and production. Workplace […]
How Long Haul Driving Safety Has Been Impacted by COVID “If you bought it, a truck brought it” America’s consumer economy is absolutely dependent on the sprawling network of trucking companies and long haul drivers delivering our goods 24/7. Unfortunately, that dependence can be hazardous. […]
Inform Your Team About OSHA’s New Federal Inspection Plan By now, most affected employers know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its new federal Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection plan guidance, effective December 2020. This plan was created for non-construction industry workplaces that […]
Wearable Smart Devices to Prevent Injuries in the Workplace The concept of PPE — Personal Protective Equipment — traces back to ancient times and was generally applied to military purposes. One could consider the scaled plated body armor, shield, and helmet of the Roman […]
Utilizing Remote & Virtual Options to Care for Workplace Injuries In 1876, while working with Alexander Graham Bell on an early-stage telephone, Thomas Watson spilled battery acid on his pants. Thinking on his feet, Bell used the phone to ask for help in what may […]
Digital Transformation in Mining and the Impact on Workplace Injuries “One of the most dangerous jobs in the world — and for good reason,” is how Scottish engineering company Howden describes the mining career field. It is an apt assessment, given that the nature of […]
A safe and healthy work environment and culture is critical. In organizations with a positive safety culture, employees are more likely to adopt safe ways of working and have lower workplace accidents and injury rates. Secure and safe workspaces not only help boost employee productivity […]
For any DOT-regulated business, a surprise audit can be complicated. If your business is not prepared, then the next audit by the DOT could damage your reputation, make an impact on your financial statements, and, in worse case scenarios, even put you out of business. […]
How Workplace Safety Has Become a Priority for all Industries Dangerous equipment and poorly ventilated factories, once prevalent, have been superseded by safer and healthier working conditions. The number of accidents, injuries, and deaths across the majority of industries have reduced significantly over the past […]
What Are Considered the Primary Direct Costs for Workplace Accidents? Anyone working within the mining, construction, or transportation industries can testify to the fact that these industries are especially prone to workplace accidents. While workplace accidents can be career and life-altering events for employees, employers […]
Typically, when you hear about safety at work, you think of physical safety. Rarely do we hear about psychological safety in the workplace, or the benefits that can come with making employees feel a part of. Throughout this article we will highlight what psychological safety in the […]