No matter who you work for or what kind of business you run, accidents happen. That’s why as an owner, you need to be prepared for what kind of injuries are common in the workplace, how you can avoid them, and understand what to do when it does happen. Sometimes things just happen that are […]

Working with a forklift is vigorous work, and not everyone can do it. In order to use a forklift, the operator needs to be certified and have a high-level understanding of OSHA forklift safety and training. Getting behind the wheel without proper training can result in accidents, injuries, and workplace catastrophes. Here are the 12 […]

You may brush off a near miss incident at work but that’s the worst way to respond to this type of close call. A near miss event often indicates that there are potential safety hazards in the workplace. To ensure safety at your company, and avoid OSHA-related penalties, all near misses need to be reported. […]

Safety committees are valuable resources that are often overlooked by workplace management. It’s a mistake for companies not to have one or ignore the ideas your committee introduces. A safety and health committee’s purpose is to create a hazard-free workplace environment for all employees. Any company can create a safety committee, and it’s not hard […]

OSHA recommends employers thoroughly investigate any incident that resulted in injury, along with those that are referred to as near misses or close calls. Part of the investigation entails creating an accident investigation form. Not everyone knows how to investigate an incident at work and properly document the surrounding circumstances. If this describes your situation, […]

Warehouses, factories, restaurants, hospitals, and other types of businesses typically have loading docks. These loading docks are essential to a reliable business supply chain. However, there are certain safety procedures that employees and employers must follow. What Is a Loading Dock? Loading docks are key logistical component for many businesses. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics […]

Hearing protection is now a global practice in which employers must provide a safe working environment for their employees. It is also your responsibility as an employer to educate your employees and emphasize the significance of hearing protection in your workplace. Why Is Hearing Protection Important? Did you know hearing issues are one of the […]

Businesses across the U.S. are finally beginning to reopen their doors. As they do, creating a COVID-19 safety plan for office returns becomes the priority to prevent real and perceived risks. COVID-19 office reopening plans and office safety guidelines have become paramount concerns for many employers. Implementing an effective post-coronavirus office policy means 40 percent […]

What Is A Job Safety Analysis A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is an approach you can use to determine potential areas of danger for all your employees’ workplace tasks. Some examples of hazardous tasks are: Tasks involving moving parts Task where workers’ mobility is compromised Tasks where the weather and external factors can cause danger […]

As America faces a growing pandemic, today we’re looking at tips for safely reopening during COVID-19. We’ll look at how OSHA was prompted to act and the guidelines they’ve issued to protect the U.S. workforce. AFL-CIO Lawsuit Driving OSHA Action In May 2020, the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) filed […]