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Do your employees complain, “Safety meetings are a waste of time?” Safety meetings don’t have to be boring. When they’re conducted properly, even inattentive groups perk up and listen. What’s more, their safety record improves. Preparation is the key to a good presentation. If you want to give a powerful safety presentation, put some time […]
March 20 is the first day of spring, which makes this a good time to think about some “spring cleaning” around your workplace. Here are some tips, courtesy of our California safety writer, Jennifer Busick. Every year around this time the approach of spring reminds us of the need to tackle some of those housekeeping […]
Statistics reveal that workers are the most susceptible to injuries during their first month on the job. That’s why you need to provide basic safety training to new hires as soon as they come under your supervision. Before assigning tasks to your new employees, take the time to welcome them into your organization. Walk them […]
Carbon monoxide can be a killer both on the job and at home, so training your workers on its dangers is time well spent. Begin by emphasizing that carbon monoxide (CO) is particularly dangerous because it is an invisible, odorless gas. Therefore, people can’t identify it by seeing or smelling it. CO is formed when […]
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This content was originally published in January 2000. For the latest in safety management, visit our archives or try our online compliance portal, Safety.BLR.com. What are the top flaws which can result in the theft of materials from your worksite? The following checklist pinpoints weak spots that permit successful pilferage. Check it against your own […]
Workplace burns common injuries that need prompt and proper attention, especially when the burn is serious. Are your employees trained in first aid for burns? Workplace burn injuries range from minor to life threatening. Employees should know basic first aid for burns so that they can respond quickly and effectively when someone is burned on […]
This content was originally published in January 2000. For the latest in safety management, visit our archives or try our online compliance portal, Safety.BLR.com. OSHA Says You Can Prevent Violence Workplace violence incidents seem so unpredictable that it’s hard to believe that anything can be done to prevent them. Yet, that is exactly what OSHA […]
This content was originally published in January 2000. For the latest in safety management, visit our archives or try our online compliance portal, Safety.BLR.com. Studies conducted by NIOSH have found that 88 percent of heavy computer users report a high incidence of eyestrain, headaches, double vision, and eye irritation. Researchers say, however, that these problems […]
Burns are a common workplace injury with hundreds of cases reported daily across the nation. Identify risks in your workplace and take action to protect employees. A study of workplace burns conducted a few years back by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found that of the 350 workers hospitalized because of work-related […]