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With budgets getting pared back across the board, safety programs are not immune. Here are tips to help keep your safety training from getting squeezed out during corporate belt tightening. You can’t escape today’s sobering economic news. For many businesses, the fiscal fallout that started with the banks and brokerages is affecting their companies in […]
Our Safety Training Tips editor says that, when it comes effective scheduling, you need to know the “SCORE.” Scheduling safety training doesn’t have to be a source of endless stress if you approach it in the right way. The acronym “SCORE” can help you get on the right track. Schedule training far in advance—at least […]
Yesterday we shared some tips from training experts on effective onboarding (new- hire orientation) techniques. Today we’ll give you some suggested points to cover in your new-hire safety training sessions. 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 […]
Many organizations are finding that new-hire safety orientation provides a prime opportunity to put their best foot forward while conveying to workers the commitment to safety. In those first days or hours on the job, it’s important to let them know you care—and to let them know what you expect in return. Today we’ll share […]
Yesterday we reviewed OSHA rules on whether and when employees should use portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. Today we move on to OSHA’s fire extinguisher training requirements. OSHA requires that employees who have been designated to use fire extinguishers as part of your emergency action plan must be trained on how to use the […]
Workplace fires and explosions kill hundreds and injure thousands of workers each year. One way to limit the amount of damage from such fires is to make portable fire extinguishers an important part of your fire prevention program. But does your workplace comply with OSHA’s fire extinguisher rules? OSHA says employers must choose one of […]
OSHA doesn’t always require you to train your workers in the safe use of fire extinguishers, but as our Safety Training Tips editor points out, it’s never a bad idea. Although OSHA requires you to have fire extinguishers in your workplace, you don’t necessarily have to train employees to use them. For example, if workers […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at two of the three keys to preventing workplace back injuries. Today we’ll look at the third key—fitness—and at a resource that will train your workers to keep their backs in top shape. Facts about Fitness The third key to back safety and health is fitness (you can see the […]
Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries, accounting for an estimated one in five on-the-job injuries. Those injuries cost U.S. industry billions of dollars every year, not to mention the pain and suffering the injured workers have to endure. Here are some keys to preventing back injuries from taking down your workers—and your […]
Yesterday we reviewed business expert John Di Frances’s advice for changing your organization’s mindset about workplace security. Today we’ll look at some of the laws you must take into account in drafting or updating your workplace security policy. With terrorism and workplace violence in the news, workers are understandably concerned about their security. While there […]