OSHA states that “Safe workplaces are sound businesses.” By properly executing a safe and healthy program, employers can address potential problems before any injuries or illnesses happen. This ensures a sustainable bottom line by helping protect businesses from within. This year, Safe + Sound Week 2021 will be held from August 9-15. There are three […]
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How To Stay Hydrated In The Workplace
Dehydration is more than just feeling parched and can have severe health consequences, especially during the summer, which is why we’ve put together some tips to stay hydrated all day long. Signs of Dehydration Protecting employees from dehydration is as simple as ensuring they have access to clean, pure water. Here are a few of […]
How to Prevent Heat Illnesses at Work
Heat stress is a common issue for people who work in hot environments or work outside. The risk of heat exhaustion from exposure to hot equipment or doing very strenuous work activities can cause or increase the risk of experiencing severe heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.. There are five types of heat-related […]
Workplace Hernia Awareness and Prevention
If your workplace requires heavy lifting of objects, then your employees might be at an increased risk of a hernia. For National Hernia Awareness Month in June, you can raise public knowledge of the warning signs and help employees stay safe with the right tools and training. What is a hernia? Hernias form when an […]
How To Celebrate National Safety Month
Keeping the workplace safe is absolutely paramount, and the National Safety Council continues to be dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries wherever they occur. The National Safety Council (NSC) celebrates June as National Safety Month. Since 1996, National Safety Month has acted as a national observance to promote workplace safety awareness. The NSC notes […]
Make UV Safety A Priority: May is Melanoma Awareness Month
It is estimated that approximately 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. May is Melanoma Awareness, Prevention, and Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Awareness Month, and as the days get warmer, protect your skin and check your body with this guide. How to […]