It’s been a long, cold winter for much of the country, but now the weather is starting to warm as spring takes hold. However, with spring comes rain, and with wet roads comes the need for drivers to use caution. … Read more …
Slips and falls are leading causes of workplace injuries. So, what is it that is causing employees to slip and fall? Slips result when there is not enough friction between a person’s footwear and the floor surface—the low friction is … Read more …
Quick quiz. Name something that has been linked to the following high profile disasters- the 1979 nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the 1986 nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, the grounding of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker and the explosion of … Read more …
Each summer safety professionals place a lot of emphasis on the prevention and symptoms of heat exposure and heat related illnesses; however, the summer heat is not the only weather that can be a danger for workers. With winter approaching, … Read more …
Every day, employers across the United States are faced with the fact that their workforce is aging. For years, employers have celebrated stable employment numbers and low turnover; however, the celebration has now turned to concern over how to protect … Read more …
How do you motivate people to work safely? Sometimes people don’t care about their health and well-being, and the outcome of avoiding an injury does not motivate them. Even the loss of a steady paycheck doesn’t motivate everyone. But one … Read more …
