Musculoskeletal Disorders: Awareness and Prevention

Often times, people associate workplace injuries with accidents such as slipping and falling. But, some common workplace injuries don’t stem from accidental occurrences at all. Rather, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD's) are usually an effect of repetitive and/or strenuous movements. Being aware of the frequency and effects of MSD’s can ensure your employees stay healthy and safe…

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Top 5 Workplace Safety Hazards

Almost half of employees report that they don’t feel comfortable reporting potentially unsafe behaviors to peers or supervisors. How does your safety culture measure up? We’ve listed the top five workplace safety hazards that auditors see over and over again. 1. Poor HousekeepingClutter, spills, and over-stacked loads are notorious for causing unnecessary accidents. Making a…

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Defining Corporate Social Responsibility

Business models and responsibilities have evolved over time. In addition to safety and security, sustainability has become imperative to balancing social, environmental, and economic considerations for long-term success. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the act of incorporating environmental and social concerns into a company’s business. Here are three CSR programs businesses can implement right now:…

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Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

Workplace health and safety are at the top of every business owner's mind this year. If your business does not have an infectious disease preparedness and response plan, now is the time to develop one. A thorough and clear-cut plan will help employees stay safe against COVID-19 and other potentially infectious diseases in the future.…

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Workers’ Memorial Day: Honoring the Fallen

Workers’ Memorial Day honors those who have paid the ultimate price for earning a paycheck – and what we can do to prevent future workplace fatalities. The occupations with the highest fatality rates tend to have one of three things in common: they involve working from dangerous heights where a fall would be fatal, frequent…

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