When we think of workplace protective equipment, we may not think of the need for hearing protection. NIOSH reports that 17% of workers who have been exposed to noise on the job develop hearing difficulties, with $242 million in workers’ compensation costs resulting from hearing damage. Because they are typically exposed to them repeatedly, loud […]
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Safety Tips When Operating A Chainsaw
A chainsaw’s loud revving sound is recognizable; however, they are inherently dangerous. In fact, the CDC says that over 36,000 people are treated in emergency rooms annually for chain saw-related injuries. Most of the injuries involve hands and legs, while less than 10% involve head and neck injuries, coming from improper use of chainsaws or […]
The Secret of Workplace Safety: Positive Reinforcement
The most common reaction people have when referring to rules, regulations, and compliance is a general sense of frustration and negativity. Safety-conscious, employee-centered cultures mean employees think and act with the safety of their co-workers first. To achieve that culture, companies need to enact positive reinforcement. What is positive reinforcement? Using positive reinforcement means encouraging […]
The Importance of Sleep on Work Performance
As anyone who has napped in their car during their lunch break or in a “critical” meeting knows, sleep deprivation can negatively affect performance at work. Being sleep-deprived slows you down and makes it more difficult to focus on important tasks. Sacrificing sleep for work and then working much harder to compensate for lost productivity, […]
Traumatic Brain Injury in the Workplace: How to Take Precautions to Protect Workers
Despite the fact that brain injuries are generally not overtly physical problems, they can cost a lot to insure and handle workers’ compensation insurance claims. The sooner an employee in an accident with concussive brain damage is examined and treated, the sooner it is possible to prevent long-term issues. Which workers are most at risk […]
Workplace AEDs: Why Are They Important?
Although you recognize how essential it is to implement an AED program in your workplace, others may not appreciate the potential life-saving benefits. How do you convince them? What is an AED? An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SAC) patients. In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, the […]