In a work environment, there’s pressure to get the job done quickly, and sometimes proper lifting techniques can become an afterthought. Unfortunately, when safe lifting at work isn’t a priority for employees, it only takes one mistake to lead to an injury — one that could last for years. Lifting accidents at work are avoidable … Continue reading Back to Basics: What Your Team Needs to Know About Lifting At Work
Read MoreElectricity is all around us. Employees in a wide range of industries encounter electrical dangers on a daily basis, and it only takes one accident to lead to injuries or deaths. Electricity strikes in a variety of ways in workplaces — electrocutions, electric shocks, burns, and falls are all risks that exist wherever electrical currents … Continue reading The Shocking Importance of Electrical Training for Non-Electricians
Read MoreThe way you work throughout your day probably feels like second nature, but chances are, it didn’t always feel that way. Think back to the time you started at your company, and how each of those first few days brought countless learning opportunities. Even if you brought industry experience to your role, there were new … Continue reading New Hire Safety Training and How It Improves Your Business
Read MoreSetting up and climbing a ladder is pretty easy, right? Although the process might seem simple, there are a number of risks involved that aren’t immediately obvious. In fact, hundreds of people die each year in ladder-related accidents, which often occur in workplace environments. There are many situations that call for the use of a … Continue reading 5 Handy Ladder Safety Tips That Will Reduce Climbing Risks
Read MoreWhen you need to lift or move materials from one place to another, a crane serves as an indispensable piece of equipment at your construction site. Without overhead cranes, large construction projects would be impossible to complete on schedule, but that doesn’t mean you can rush through or ignore safety training to get work done. … Continue reading Lifting Expectations: Implementing Safety Training for Crane Operators
Read MoreWorking in extreme temperatures is more than just an inconvenience, it can pose a real health risk. People who are exposed to the elements in their jobs can face brutal temperatures, which can lead to heat strokes, hypothermia or even death. Preventing these types of injuries should be top of mind for businesses that put … Continue reading Working in Extreme Temperatures: What Safety Managers Need to Know
Read MoreSafety when dealing with electricity cannot be overstated. It can be easy to forget or downplay the risks when they are part of your regular work routine, but employees that work with or near electricity should use extreme caution at all times to avoid injury. The four main types of injuries resulting from an electrical … Continue reading Electrical Safety in the Workplace: 2018 NFPA 70E Regulations & Training
Read MoreIt may seem counterintuitive, but sitting all day can put tremendous strain on your body. That’s a problem, because 62% of Americans use computers as an integral part of their jobs, according to the United States Department of Commerce. People in these positions require an ergonomic workstation setup to avoid the negative health effects for … Continue reading Office Safety: How to Set Up an Ergonomic Workstation
Read More