Tag: Injuries
Fireworks Safety Tips For A Healthy, Happy Independence Day
Whether celebrating at work or at home, OSHA and the American Pyrotechnics Association are urging Americans to stay safe this Independence Day.
Supporting Holistic Recovery After Construction Injuries
A study from Travelers found that, after an injury, construction workers are off the job on average for 98 days.
Hierarchy Of Controls For Electrical Safety
This framework of controls is key to keeping facility staff and others safe from electrical hazards.
Women More Likely To Experience Workplace Assault Injuries
With 70 percent of nonfatal workplace assault injuries happening to women, the National Safety Council encourages employers to look at injury rates among women in their workplace.
Operation Safe Gate Targets Automatic Security Gate Tragedies
Approximately 300 emergency room visits each year can be attributed to injuries caused by automatic gates, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Safety Programs Increase Productivity For Manufacturing Companies
New study reveals that 83% of senior management and operations personnel have observed an increase in productivity over time due to the implementation of a safety program.
Question Of The Week: Is This Worker’s Injury Recordable?
An employee was recently injured on the job. This facility manager wants to know whether or not he needs to record the incident.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance: What Business Owners Don’t Know Can Definitely Hurt Them
State requirements for workers' compensation insurance vary widely; it is up to facility managers to keep on top of these requirements to minimize risk for employers.
New OSHA Reporting Requirements Begin January 1, 2015
At the start of 2015, employers will be required to report all work-related fatalities within eight hours and all in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours of finding about the incident.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Gulf Employees On The Edge Of Their Seats
How high are tensions running in the energy industry down in Louisiana? At one company, the president makes the link between improper swivel chair usage and the BP oil spill.
OSHA Proposes New Worker Protection Rulemaking
The proposed rulemaking would require improved worker protection from tripping, slipping, and falling hazards on walking and working surfaces.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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