Employer Tips- Senior Staff Safety

Before making any changes, you need to be sure you are fully aware of the needs of your senior staff. This will allow you to target changes for maximum effectiveness. For example, redesign the workspace of senior staff that is constantly walking around the facility or standing at a line may be less effective than installing anti fatigue matting.

OSHA – Industries Need to Move Toward Proactive Strategies

While it’s easier to sit back and complain about the direction that OSHA is moving in,  savvy companies are deciding to shift the focus of their safety strategies now.  The most effective method would be to place the greatest emphasis on prevention.
The new direction of OSHA should be more than enough to push any company [...]

Sound Protection Tips For Noisy Worksites

Of all the hazards faced by workers on the job, one of the most insidious is noise pollution. Damage to an employee’s hearing can be so gradual that by the time it has been detected, either by a standard medical exam or by the individual who notices a drop off in their auditory acuity, it is often too late to mitigate the loss. Hearing loss is cumulative, and it is irreparable. This harsh reality makes it important for risk managers to take steps to protect the hearing of their workers right from the day they first set foot onto the job site.

Evaluating Job Hazards – Talk To Employees

While being OSHA compliant is important part of doing business, employers committed to employee safety choose to be proactive. Evaluating job hazards is a proactive way to reduce injuries, stay 2 steps ahead of OSHA regulations, and improve employee morale.

OSHA to Present at “Work, Stress and Health” Conference

The concept of fatigue as an injury risk in the workplace is a familiar topic to risk managers in many different industries. Indisputably, when employees attempt to perform their duties while suffering from the tired and unfocused feeling that is associated with a lack of rest the chance of an accident occurring is significantly elevated. This is especially true when workers are asked to interact with machinery which requires a high level of engagement in order to safely operate, such as a vehicle, saw or welding equipment.

Would You Be Ready for an Ergonomics Standard?

When OSHA detailed their new focus on recordkeeping, safety analysts began wondering if an ergonomic standard may be in the works.

Workplace Ergonomics and Your Bottom-line

Ergonomics is considered a collection of equipment, tools, and best practices designed to make the workplace safer. Often undervalued, the impact of ergonomics is reflected through a decrease in the number of workers’ compensation claims and the total costs of these claims.