Read our latest articles on compliance, recycling, inspections, and field practices from JEM's experience working with facilities across the industry.
Hazards exist in every workplace; prevent hazards by performing a hazard assessment and follow through to resolve any occurrence or recurrence. Sometimes accidents occur due to malfunctioning, defective, or missing machine parts or workers taking shortcuts or not following protocol. Ensure all safety issues are…
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Effective communication is essential to running a successful business. Does your team have communication issues? One way to encourage communication between management and employees is to hold an open door policy. This creates a culture where employees are comfortable asking questions and seeking help. Discussion…
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Documentation is necessary for businesses in the workplace to record company activities and employee records. Many industries require detailed documentation in a precise manner as required by legal mandates and company policy. If companies do not maintain organized records, they may be subject to inefficiencies…
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Solvents are extensively used in workplaces. They are added to different products to improve the application process efficiency and effectiveness. There are different types of solvents that are classified by their chemical structure. “Solvent” refers to a class of chemical compounds that are usually in…
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There are only so many hours in a day and many deadlines to meet. No time to waste or time for a break. Behind on work and would like to leave on time to go home at the end of the day. Stop! Contrary to…
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It’s the business owner’s responsibility to keep employees and customers safe. It’s important to take precautions to prevent accidents from occurring in the workplace. If an unexpected incident occurs, you may be at fault. The federal government has established several service-oriented programs for protection from…
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Many circumstances can impact your business. While it’s nearly impossible to plan for every unforeseen event, some steps can be taken to lessen the impact of sudden and unexpected changes. Managing “Change” in the workplace is the responsibility of business owners and managers and should…
Read MoreSeveral things in the workplace affect the employee’s productivity, including work culture, inadequate equipment, poor communication, and lack of training. Most people don’t think about the effect weather has on the worker until it is extremely hot or cold. Seasonal weather changes can have a…
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Material handling equipment reduces physical effort, making it easier and safer to handle heavy objects. They are used in many industries to provide aid when certain items are too heavy to lift without assistance. Each year serious injuries or death occur as a result of…
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What does industry-standards mean? Industry standards are documents that determine technical or procedural specifications. They maximize the reliability of products or services in specific industries. They establish what is acceptable both globally and domestically. They provide a function of the value of standard sizes and…
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