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Seconds count when an injury or illness occurs on the job. Use the information in this session to train employees on how to handle medical emergencies when they are the first or only person on the scene. Instruct employees to take the following steps when injuries happen. Appropriate initial care can go a long way […]
Yesterday, we introduced the link between maintenance and safety in the workplace. Today the Advisor reports on an interview with two safety experts who say the link is real and significant—and can have a very positive impact on your organization’s bottom line as well as its safety performance. When maintenance is proactive, the impact on […]
What’s the relationship between keeping people safe and keeping equipment is safe? Does better maintenance really yield better safety? That’s the topic of today’s Advisor. There are three types of maintenance: Routine or preventive maintenance is conducted to keep equipment working and/or extend its life. An example is a scheduled overhaul or replacement. Corrective maintenance […]
Yesterday, we talked about the risks and costs of worker fatigue. Today, we focus on what you can do to deal with it before it causes an accident. One encouraging sign of action on the issue of worker fatigue is a 2012 guidance document published by an American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) […]
You can’t personally tuck your workers in when it’s their bedtime, but there’s plenty you can do to tackle the serious safety problem of fatigue on the job. America is a tired country. About 20% of us get less than 6 hours of sleep on average, and the number of those who say they get […]
Hazardous chemicals are a real and present danger in more than 3 million American workplaces, according to OSHA. If yours is one of them, train your workers to avoid the risk of exposure. 1. Know What You’re Up Against Pay attention to safety training, and learn all you can about potential hazards. Ask questions whenever […]