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As a business owner, you are responsible for the safety of employees, visitors, and customers. This includes injuries and illnesses that may occur. Every company should have a first aid kit on-site, used to treat injuries or to assist in an emergency when waiting for…
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Employees face stressful situations in their jobs daily. Research indicates that the workplace has been identified as the number one source of stress for American workers. A stressful work environment can contribute to several health issues. If work-related stress interferes with your health, work performance,…
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Workplace accidents can lead to serious injury or death of workers. Many of these accidents are caused by human error. A human error is an unintentional action or decision. Factors that contribute to human error include workload, overconfidence, complacency, stress, rushing, noise, horseplay, disregard for…
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Interruptions and “distractions” are common in many workplaces. These distractions include emails or texts, phone calls, unplanned meetings, noise, multitasking, and losing focus. If not properly controlled, distractions can lead to a loss in productivity and quality of work, injuries, and a decline in worker…
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Hazards associated with falls are found in many workplaces, and falls are among the most common causes of work-related injuries and deaths. Common height-related hazards include the top of vehicles or trailers, tanks, elevated structures, roofs, or pits. Employees who work six feet or more…
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Daylight Saving Time, as we know it, ends this coming Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2 am for those states, territories, and islands of the United States that observe it. This is when we revert from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time. Discussion Points: •…
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Halloween presents a positive change that allows employees to do something different for part of the workday. When employees are encouraged to participate in activities, it builds morale and develops relationships with co-workers. They can work together to decorate the office, at this time working…
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Did you know that you are actually safer at work than at home? Statistics show that you are more likely to be injured or killed at home than while at work. According to the National Safety Council, home and community deaths are up 74%, and…
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Are you prepared for a power outage in your workplace? A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly. Because this often occurs without advanced notice, it may be inconvenient and create a potentially hazardous work environment and cause panic among workers. Taking…
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Employers have the responsibility to protect their employees while at work. This is regardless of whether the employee works alone or with co-workers. OSHA does not have a specific requirement regulating lone workers. However, they do recommend companies develop and implement a Work Alone Policy…
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