We all suffer from stress. At home. At work. And in between home and work. Stress is known to contribute to health problems. But did you know that stress can also lead to safety hazards on the job?
Preventing Distracted Drivers in Your Workplace
OSHA’s top priority is keeping workers safe.
Yet more workers are killed every year in motor vehicle crashes than any other cause. And with the advancements technology has made, distracted driving – texting and calling while driving – has become one of the leading causes.
Distracted Driving: Risk in the Workplace
Most tend to think of distracted driving as a teen epidemic. But it’s not.
Workers are at risk equally as much as anyone else. And employers need to understand the impacts and potential OSHA regulations they must adhere to.
Work Zone Safety is a Serious Matter
Every year in the spring, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) kicks off the start of construction season. This awareness drive encourages safe driving through highway work zones.
Avoiding Workplace Eye Hazards
Do you know what the most common workplace hazards are to your employees’ eyes?
Flying objects … objects that tend to be smaller than the head of a pin in roughly half of these injuries.
Workplace Eye Protection
Each day, according to the CDC, “about 2,000 workers in the U.S. have a job-related eye injury that requires medical attention.”
Digital Devices: Protecting Your Vision on the Job
Your eyes are at risk for damage, no matter what job you do. Some occupations have more severe eye risks than others, but you need to know how your day-to-day duties could affect your eyes.
Are these Workplace Safety Hazards in Your Plan?
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to provide a safe and healthy work environment. That means establishment of an effective safety and health program customized to the needs of your facility.
Distracted Drivers: Safety Comes First
All it takes is that ONE moment you’re not paying attention to crash your vehicle.
Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways. In 2010 alone, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes.
Safety Trainers: Establish Credibility
To be an effective safety trainer, you must have credibility with your participants. That means being confident in both your words and your body language