Keeping Your Landscaping Workers Safe While the working conditions of landscapers and gardeners may seem harmless, they are still exposed to hazards that can cause serious injuries and lasting health problems. According to the CDC, since 2001, the number of injuries has declined, but the number of serious injuries has increased from 16% to 21% […]
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Preventing Cuts & Lacerations in the Workplace
Workplace lacerations can have long-term effects not only on your company’s bottom line but also on your workers’ careers, finances, and wellbeing. To prevent cuts and lacerations, employers should adapt their safety protocols and introduce ways for employees to protect themselves. How to Prevent Cuts and Lacerations in the Workplace Working in a clean, safe […]
Heavy Duty and Driving Safety in Construction
Each year, fatalities and injuries occur at construction sites due to the dangers that surround them. Over 47.4% of all fatal occupational injuries took place in the transportation and material moving ,construction and extraction industries. The most common ways construction workers are critically injured or killed are falls, electrocutions, heavy equipment rollovers, and falling scaffolding. […]
Why You Need An Effective Return To Work Plan
Injuries are a common occurrence in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), injuries cost businesses $171 billion annually in lost productivity. While these costs are high, they can be reduced through proper training and prevention. You need a return-to-work program to ensure that employees can resume their normal duties after an […]
Things to Include in Your Company’s Anti-Violence Policy
The workplace is a place where people work together with mutual respect for each other. Despite this, some employees may engage in dangerous behavior that puts others at risk. A company’s anti-violence policy outlines what it will not tolerate and how it will handle incidents of workplace violence. You can use the following practices to start […]
How to Deal With Drug and Alcohol Addiction in the Workplace
Workplace addiction is expensive and dangerous if it is left unaddressed by the employer. Businesses are typically unaware of the negative effects of substance abuse on their bottom lines due to lost productivity and absenteeism, turnover, healthcare costs, and workers’ compensation. Employers can implement substance use policies and provide guidance to employees experiencing addiction problems […]