Tag: Workplace-Injuries
Workplace Injuries: More Focus Needed On MSD Reduction
A new National Safety Council report shows majority of companies surveyed have strong safety cultures, but more focus needed on musculoskeletal disorder risk reduction and innovation.
What Was The Most Common Cause Of Workplace Fatalities In 2022?
New six-year study of serious injuries and fatalities by ISN spotlights unique risks to workers in transportation, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and utilities industries.
OSHA Is Falling For You
OSHA has launched a new National Emphasis Program focused on preventing workplace falls.
Which Employees Are Most Vulnerable To Workplace Accidents?
Employees in their first year on the job represented more than one-third of all workers compensation claims, while employees age 60 and up had higher average costs per claim.
Work Stress Is 5th Leading Cause Of Death
Work stress is the 5th leading cause of death, causing over 120,000 deaths every year. The Healthy Work Campaign is trying to change that.
Serious Injuries And Fatalities On Decline In Utilities Industry
For its new report, ISN analyzed more than 20,000 serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace from 2017-2021.
New Research Aims To Prevent Workplace Fatalities
Despite efforts to reduce injury and death on the job, workplace fatalities increased in 2021, with more than 5,000 workers dying.
The Importance Of EHS Software And Mobile Applications
A new National Safety Council Work to Zero Initiative white paper shows Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) software can help organizations better understand and manage safety risks.
Serious Injuries And Fatalities Insights White Paper Available
The leading cause of SIFs over the last three years was contact with an object or equipment, according to ISN’s latest Serious Injuries and Fatalities White Paper.
IUP Department of Safety Sciences To Study Workplace Slips, Trips, Falls
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Safety Sciences has been awarded $30,000 to investigate ways to limit workplace slips, trips, and falls.
OSHA Inspections Target Workplaces With Highest Injury, Illness Rates
The Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Directive is OSHA’s primary targeting program for non-construction establishments with 20 or more employees.
Vision Problems Cost Billions In Lost Workplace Productivity
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, so Versant Health has created an infographic to illustrate how to prevent eye injuries in the workplace.
Which Common Workplace Injuries Are Recordable?
A new checklist from XpertHR offers guidance on complex OSHA recording requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses.
10 Tips To Avoid Workplace Injuries
To mark National Preparedness Month, a personal injury attorney shares tactics and tips for workers to protect themselves from serious on-the-job injuries.
Hierarchy Of Controls For Electrical Safety
This framework of controls is key to keeping facility staff and others safe from electrical hazards.
NSC Names Verdantix Workplace Safety Research Partner
The National Safety Council’s “Work To Zero” initiative educates safety professionals about the potential that technology has to eliminate workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
Creative Teen Videos “Speak Up” For Work Safety
Teens in the U.S. workforce roughly account for 4.5% of the labor force, and are twice as likely to receive injuries on the job.
Staying Smart And Safe: A Facilities Team Guideline
Consider these simple safety habits to prevent facilities workers from experiencing workplace injury.
New Report Examines Next Level Of Workplace Safety
Despite a notable reduction in total workplace injuries, worker fatalities are at an eight-year high, with 5,190 people dying in 2016.
Top 10 Causes Of Serious Workplace Injuries Ranked By Cost
Workplaces are getting safer, but the cost of the most serious workplace injuries is rising, costing U.S. companies over $1 billion per week, according to the 2018 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.
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.
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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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