In the type of work you do, safety is no joke. The responsibility for your staff’s safety and wellbeing is a heavy load. Here are a few tips for creating a culture and rhythm of prioritizing safety in your workplace. Include intensive safety training in the onboarding process. When you hire a new staff member,…
While OSHA does not have specific safety regulations for shipping and handling centers, there are many aspects of the safety procedures that apply to these staff. Any employee that is exposed to hazards or risks should be protected to the extent possible on the job site. Consider these employees as you create workplace procedures and…
Is substance abuse really a consideration for you as a manager of a professional work environment? Here’s a scary fact you may not have considered… nearly half of all workplace injuries are traced back to substance use. Drug and alcohol abuse on the job is more prevalent than we may think. Or maybe you know,…
For most employers, the bulk of safety emphasis goes toward the shop floor, production, manufacturing, etc. Machines moving products rapidly around human beings just demands our collective prevention attention. But what about the office? We tend to look at the office environment long enough to see everybody’s going home with all their fingers and toes;…
Safety professionals are partners in the company’s corporate leadership, so when a company expands beyond their borders, it is these professionals you can trust. Their expertise and experience are what encourage companies to grow, both locally and internationally. Without safety professionals, the risks of injuries rise, the general productivity of a company decreases, and the…
While you may not be required by OSHA to hold regular staff meetings, it is a great idea to hold a regular staff meeting for the sake of creating a safety culture and keeping injury prevention a priority. A safe workplace operates more efficiently and protects your bottom line. More importantly, your people will thrive…