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Training is the number one element in accident, incident, and illness avoidance. Check the articles here frequently for the latest and best tips on techniques, trends, programs and equipment. We offer explanations for group, one-one, or self-directed situations, in both general and specific work activities. Your training will be both easier and more effective if you do.
Today our Safety Training Tips editor looks at how you can use accident investigations to get something positive out of accidents and near misses. Could there be a silver lining? We generally think of job accidents as negative aspects of production. And, of course, they are. They’re certainly something you want to prevent. But if […]
Yesterday we looked at the five primary methods OSHA recommends for preventing ergonomic injuries in the workplace ( safe work practices, PPE, administrative controls, training, and engineering controls). Today we’ll look at ways to train your workforce on health- and money-saving ergonomic practices.
Stress reportedly costs American businesses more than $300 billion a year in terms of poor performance, absenteeism, and healthcare costs. Yesterday we saw how the erratic economy has sent employee stress levels soaring. Today we’ll look at ways you can help your workers manage their stress. The potential sources of stress are many and varied. […]
With the economy down, employees’ stress levels are up—no surprise there. But it’s a legitimate cause for concern for most employers, so today we bring you some strategies to help keep your employees from burning out. According to a new poll by Free & Clear, 86 percent of employers are concerned about the level of […]
This week our Safety Training Tips Santa—er, editor—gives you some practical tips about decorating your workplace safely. Ho, Ho, Ho! Attention all elves! Right about now Santa’s probably announcing the holiday decoration rules for the workshop to all his elves. You should be doing the same thing. If you haven’t already, this week circulate a […]
Next week is National Hand Washing Awareness Week, and our Safety Training Tips editor explains how increased hand washing in the workplace can decrease the spread of infections—and lost workdays. Cold and flu season is just around the corner. That’s probably why next week, December 7–13, has been designated National Hand Washing Awareness Week. What’s […]
Even with a solid safety program in place, workers need a safety pep talk from time to time. Here are some tips from our Safety Training Tips editor.
Pinch points are among the most common hazards in the workplace and they are the cause of many serious types of injuries. Here are some pointers to pass along to your employees. The chances are pretty good that, at one time or another, you have been the victim of a painful pinch. It could have […]
Today our Safety Training Tips editor looks at the dangers of radiation exposure and what you can—and must—do to protect your employees. OSHA defines requirements for workplace radiation safety. OSHA’s ionizing radiation standard (29 CFR 1910.1096) spells out what you must do to protect workers who may be exposed to radiation on the job. The […]
Communicating occupational safety and health information effectively is crucial to preventing employee injuries and illness. But how can you be sure your message is getting across? Our Safety Training Tips editor has some helpful tips for more effective safety communication. Remember the four keys to success. Effective safety communication is:1. Interactive. It flows both ways. […]