Accident Prevention
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Amazon Launches Program to Improve Employees’ Health and Safety
Amazon has announced the launch of WorkingWell, a comprehensive program providing employees with physical and mental activities, wellness exercises and healthy eating support that the company says are “scientifically proven to help them recharge Read more... -
Identify Employees Who Are at High Risk for Injuries in Your Workplace
Creating an effective safety program requires knowing which employees face the highest risk of on-the-job accidents. Below are two basic strategies that can help safety managers and supervisors identify such workers. Assess job-related risk Read more... -
NSC Says 'MORE' Act Safety Concerns Should Be Heard
The National Safety Council and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, along with 20 partner organizations from across the country, are urging the U.S. House of Representatives to hold hearings on the workplace safety Read more... -
Study Reveals Dangers of Digital Distractions on the Job
According to Screen Education’s Digital Distraction & Workplace Safety survey, the average employee spends 2.5 hours each workday accessing digital content that is unrelated to their job.In addition to killing productivity, this degree of Read more... -
OSHA Updates NEP on Amputation in Manufacturing
OSHA recently issued an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) to focus agency inspections on amputation hazards in manufacturing industries. This directive updates the 2015 NEP on amputations. The NEP targets industrial and manufacturing Read more... -
NSC Publishes Its Position on Cannabis and Safety
The National Safety Council (NSC) has called on employers to restrict cannabis use for those in safety sensitive positions — regardless of whether cannabis consumption is allowed by their state. In a recently released policy Read more... -
Take a Stand Against Digital Distractions
Evidence is mounting that technology is not only a danger on the roadways — it is a safety issue in the workplace. Anytime you have distracted employees, the risk of accidents and injuries increases. The most feasible solution to rein in digital Read more... -
Fatigue Is a Serious Safety Issue in the Workplace
As adults, we need between seven and nine hours of sleep. However, about 38 percent of U.S. workers sleep less than six hours a night, according to a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report. The most important effects of Read more... -
How to Implement a Safety-Conscious Organization in 10 Steps
Safety and health management programs are the key to reducing employee accidents and injuries in the workplace. OSHA offers the following 10 steps to boost the success of your safety program: Set Safety and Health as a Top Priority: Always set Read more... -
Reduce Hand Tool Injuries in Your Facility
OSHA addresses hand tool hazards in the workplace under 29 CFR 1910, Subpart P — and for good reason. There is a common misconception that hand tools rarely lead to serious workplace injuries, which is false. Just consider statistics from the Read more...
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