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Communication between a staffing agency and a hiring company is key when it comes to the safety of temporary workers.

OSHA developed some recommended best practices, which I’ve highlighted in this post. Check out the PDF for more details on these practices.

Severe weather includes tornados, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and more. One of the most common dangerous weather events are thunderstorms. Why? Because they produce lightening, hail, and strong winds.

Slips, trips and falls cost companies – money, worker’s compensation, lost productivity, lost work time and more. A proactive action plan can help reduce unnecessary costs.

One good prevention strategy is to develop and maintain a written housekeeping program that describes:

» How to immediately report slips, …

Why is there so much attention given to slips, trips and falls?

“FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2013, there were 294 fall fatalities (284 falls to lower level) out of 796 total fatalities in construction. These deaths are preventable.”
OSHA Fall …

Does your company have a footwear policy?
Properly fitted footwear helps prevent fatigue and increases your comfort level – which is critical when you may be standing on your feet all day or working outside.

But the shoes you wear can be a safety measure, helping prevent …

Encouraging safe behaviors in the workplace is part of an effective safety program. One attendee doubled back after he was back in the workplace to clarify the use of “X# of days without an accident” sign.

Q: In the 10-hour Cal-OSHA course you told us that …

No one likes to think about the “bad” stuff that can happen every day, but natural, manmade and even technology-related disasters affect thousands every year. Is your workplace prepared?