In the previous blog, we described the ways that a lack of sleep can affect your safety in the workplace. Fatigue is a serious concern when you have to be sharp for work every day, and not just to do your job, but to keep yourself and others safe while doing your job. We determined…
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Fatigue is a major concern for safety in the workplace because it causes people to become distracted during their work day. In fact, fatigue can cost a company thousands of dollars per employee every year due to productivity losses and mistakes. Fatigue is mostly caused by simply a lack of sleep. Not getting an adequate amount of sleep every…
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Last time we talked about signs and symptoms of dehydration, but the best treatment for dehydration is prevention. Easier said than done in the climbing summer heat of 80-90 degrees, we know. So here are 6 tips for preventing dehydration and staying safe in the sunshine. Replace fluids at the same rate you are expending…
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When thinking of common job site injuries, usually the first that come to mind are the immediate accidents, the sudden ones that come without warning. Examples of these might be: falling, cuts, fires, tripping, falling objects, collapses, etc. These injuries are thought of quickly because they can be seen or noticed by all. However, there are…
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When working with mold, it is important to take the proper precautions in order to protect yourself. Molds can grow in many different environments and there are more than 1,000 species that can be found here in the United States. While outdoor molds are known to serve a crucial role in nature by breaking down…
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Safety pays for everyone! Work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths are costly to everyone involved. A safe work environment pays in more ways than one. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the cost of workplace injuries and illnesses nationwide are equivalent to those of cancer. Amazing. And that is just the financial…
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