Workplace safety training, why is it important?
Being in compliance with OSHA and your state health and safety authorities provides the foundation for your safety training program,
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Importance of Workplace Safety Training
Top Causes of Work-Related Injuries
In 2018,
• There were a total of 4,493 injury-related deaths that were preventable
• Construction was the industry sector with the largest number of preventable fatal injuries with the next two being transportation and warehousing
Workplace Fatigue: Safety & Health on the Job
A series of National Safety Council reports states that 13 percent of workplace injuries are attributable to fatigue.
Safety Walk-arounds
Safety walk-arounds are an excellent way for management to demonstrate commitment to improving the safety of the organization. These inspections put them in the field to observe work in progress,
Safe + Sound: Do you have a workplace safety and health program?
Every year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job (a rate of 14 per day), and more than 3.6 million suffer a serious job-related injury or illness.
Powered Industrial Truck Safety Training
When it comes to OSHA training requirements standards, the powered industrial truck safety training requirements provide us with an extremely effective model to follow.
Keeping Employees Safe on the Road
One way to keep employees safe on the road is to develop a driver safety program with written polices that tell employees what is expected.
6 Elements of a Successful Safety Plan
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to provide a safe and healthy work environment. When was the last time you reviewed your company’s overall safety plan? Is it time for a check-up?
10 Easy Steps to Get Your Safety Program Started
Establishing a safety and health program in your workplace is one of the most effective ways of protecting your workers. It sets the stage for a proactive approach to finding and fixing workplace hazards rather than a reactive approach
10 Steps for Developing a Workplace Emergency Response Plan
Does your workplace have an emergency response plan?
According to an Ad Council survey, nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents said they do not have an emergency plan in place for their business.