Manual Handling Injury Prevention There are many injuries on the job caused by individuals moving objects by hand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that strains and sprains are the most prevalent type of injury on the job. While these types of injuries can be...
Cold Weather Alert: Know the Hazards – Stay Safe! Severe cold and wind chills are on the way this weekend into early next week. If you’re working outside in these conditions, please be mindful of the extreme cold and its potential dangers. Frostbite: Prolonged...
Learning From Past Incidents A lesson can be learned from almost anything that occurs to us in our lives. Workplace incidents that result in near misses, property loss, or injuries are no different. Many companies spend a lot of time, money, and effort to collect...
HAZCOM Hazard Communication, also referred to as “HAZCOM” and “The Employee Right to Know Act” was developed to ensure employers provide employees with important safety information for chemicals used in their workplace. Hazard Communication requirements are aimed at...
Safety Bulletin: Knee Injury Due to Slipping on Ice A recent incident highlighted the importance of proactive measures to prevent slips and falls in icy conditions. A team member slipped on a snow-and-ice-covered pathway between buildings, resulting in a knee injury....
Embracing Change in the Workplace Change can be good or bad, depending on what the change is and more importantly, how you react to it. Change is a fact of life that is inevitable and we all need to deal with it as best we can. Individuals who adapt and embrace the...
