As much as Minnesotans joke about frigid winter weather, there is a certain charm to coming home to a warm and cozy home on a snowy winter night. You might even make a beeline to an air vent when you get home from work and use it to warm your hands like a campfire. At … Continue reading Fire It up Safely: HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Fall
Read MoreThere is nothing quite like the atmosphere of the Minnesota State Fair. Part of what makes this event so special is the sheer scale of the people watching. Where else can you join in festivities with over 100,000 people on the same day? Between the deep fried pickles, pronto pups and whatever else they attempt … Continue reading Crowd Safety Tips to Remember During the State Fair
Read MoreIt’s a common misconception to think that workplace safety only extends to jobs where employees are on their feet all day. Office jobs can be just as harmful to a person’s body, especially if they require little to no movement throughout the day. Sitting at a desk might not seem very strenuous, but doing so … Continue reading Office Safety Strategies: Creating an Ergonomic Workstation Setup
Read MoreThere aren’t many things as terrifying as the thought of a mass shooting breaking out while you’re doing your job. Tragedies in the United States and across the world have made it clear that mass shootings are a dreadful yet real possibility in our world today. While these events are rare, it’s essential to have … Continue reading Emergency Procedures: Active Shooter in the Workplace
Read MoreMost injuries in the workplace are preventable, so it’s important to analyze the factors that led to a mishap when one has occurred. When you make time for accident investigation in the workplace, you improve your team’s ability to prevent future incidents by identifying risk factors that nobody noticed before. Take advantage of the silver … Continue reading Accident Investigation Procedures in the Workplace
Read MoreIf you don’t take measures to prevent cell phone use at work, your employees will use them. It’s simply a fact that in the 21st century, nearly everyone is literally connected at the hip with smartphones. Unfortunately, this behavior is both distracting and dangerous. What can you do is stop the behavior before it leads … Continue reading One Deadly Notification: Cell Phone Safety at Work
Read MoreWhen you’re in a fast-paced working environment, it’s easy to become distracted. Whether your team works indoors, outdoors or both, there are plenty of environmental factors that can grab people’s attention. This is a problem because attention to detail is critical in most careers. When you struggle with staying focused at work, it can lead … Continue reading Managing Distractions: 6 Tips for Staying Focused at Work
Read MoreWinter is in full swing, and so are the additional safety hazards that come with ice, snow, and sleet. The only way to ensure that your employees always have sure footing in slippery conditions is to make necessary safety changes for the season. These precautions are especially important if you work outdoors and need to … Continue reading Winter Safety: 3 Tips for Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Snow
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