If brown recluse spiders are present in your area of the country, please raise awareness with employees at least once a year during a safety meeting.
Read More →Gain perspective on the different types of workplace violence, warning signs to be aware of, reporting and investigation guidance, and active shooter scenarios.
Read More →Do you know what to do if there is an emergency at your workplace? Do you know when to evacuate and when to shelter-in-place? Plan ahead to save lives.
Read More →Slip, trip & fall hazards are lurking everywhere you find walking/working surfaces, but a good workplace health and safety program can minimize those risks.
Read More →It's critical that workers know about the hazardous materials in their work area like flammable liquids and compressed gas, so they can protect themselves.
Read More →If black widow spiders are present in your area of the country, please raise awareness with employees at least once a year during a safety meeting.
Read More →A safety meeting on active shooter response is an opportunity to discuss security measures already in place and site-specific details employees should know.
Read More →For some workers, it's simply a nuisance and hazard of working outdoors, for others, bees and insects can literally put them in a life or death situation.
Read More →Copperhead snakes are not usually aggressive but it's important for outdoor workers to understand the threat and know what to do if they see a snake.
Read More →When any incident occurs, what is one of the first questions that should be asked, and why is it a good starting point for the investigation?
Read More →Slip, trip and fall hazards are lurking everywhere on the walking/working surfaces at work, but a good safety program can minimize those risks.
Read More →The statistics related to slip, trip and fall incidents at work are shocking but there's plenty a business owner can do to prevent unnecessary accidents.
Read More →Safety isn't just something that you think about once a month at the mandatory HQ meeting. What is a Job Hazard Analysis and why is it important?
Read More →If there is a potential hazard appropriate barricades must be in place. Do you know what can safely be used as a barricade if used properly?
Read More →Cottonmouth and other poisonous snakes can be a real hazard for some workers, and if that's the case they should be trained on how to protect themselves.
Read More →For outdoor workers there may be the opportunity to encounter venomous snakes on the job and safety training should include how to watch for snakes.
Read More →Moving machine parts have potential to cause severe workplace injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded.
Read More →Structures that use smart technology solutions are among today’s biggest trends, which promises plenty of benefits that includes safety.
Read More →Recognizable to most, and found in almost all work areas outdoors, rattlesnakes can be encountered in work environments across the United States.
Read More →Workplace safety isn't just something that you think about once a month at a safety meeting. Learn more about job hazard analysis and why it's important.
Read More →Workers should know how to recognize fire ant mounds, how to avoid them and what to do if they unexpectedly get bit and stung while working outdoors.
Read More →Common construction site hazards along with guidance on specific items that need to be included in the construction company's workplace safety program.
Read More →Workers need to recognize the hazards, avoid contact with potentially harmful plants, and know how to protect themselves on the job.
Read More →Workplace bullying is a health and safety concern for any organization because of the negative impacts that can occur as a result of a hostile work environment.
Read More →While hand trucks can reduce risks associated with manual lifting, there are still safety precautions to follow when hand trucks are used for materials handling.
Read More →Emergency Action Plans provide site-specific procedures so workers know what is expected and what to do in the event of an emergency.
Read More →A robust safety program helps minimize risk to your workforce and keeping your insurance up to date will help your company weather any future liabilities.
Read More →Don't assume everyone is aware of clear and present danger, signs are important! If there is a potential hazard, signs must be visible at all times.
Read More →Here are some of the most common variations of hazard signs that you might see in the workplace and how you can interpret their meaning.
Read More →Safety signs are the first critical step when it comes to workplace safety to alert everyone to dangers, warnings and safety instructions that shouldn't be missed.
Read More →If employees are working outdoors or in any area where ticks could be present, it would be a good idea to have an annual safety meeting on tick avoidance.
Read More →Believe it or not, OSHA cares how neat and tidy you are on the job site. Messy projects mean the potential for OSHA poor housekeeping citations.
Read More →Loading docks can be high-traffic areas that present a variety of safety hazards that employees need to be aware of during the course of the work day.
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