Author: JulianneBass
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16 Mar 2016 in Manufacturing Safety The "spring forward" has many struggling to catch up on sleep, but there are more repercussions than just fatigue. CNN says the "spring forward" is linked to more workplace injuries, car accidents, and it can even hinder decision making. "We're always tired, even when b...Read more
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14 Mar 2016 in Construction Safety&Workplace Safety Compliance As OSHA gears up for its yearly National Safety Stand Down to prevent falls in the construction industry, one can expect there to be an increase in available fall related information and resources. With each year’s initiative, OSHA provides substantial guidance fo...Read more
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14 Mar 2016 in Industrial Safety&Safety Culture A recent appeal case to the FWC has seen a man who was sacked for a bad attitude towards his employer’s attempts to implement improved health and safety standards lose his unfair dismissal claim. While Commissioner Bissett initially found that the employee John In...Read more
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14 Mar 2016 in Workplace Safety Compliance OSHA is more than a funny sounding acronym. Falling under the purview of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) is responsible for ensuring that employers provide a safe work environment for employees. Whil...Read more
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11 Mar 2016 in Workplace Safety Compliance Spring is in the air and with it comes the time change to account for daylight savings. Do not forget to set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 13, 2016 or at least be ready for your smart devices to change their time spontaneously. However, according to NI...Read more
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11 Mar 2016 in Industrial Safety&Manufacturing Safety&Workplace Safety Compliance TOLEDO, OH - Impact Products, manufacturer of safety products including protective eye gear, is honoring Workplace Eye Wellness Month, occurring in March of each year, with a series of tips and suggestions to promote eye safety. Every 60 seconds someone working in the U...Read more
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11 Mar 2016 in Safety Culture&Workplace Safety Compliance With many companies today struggling to adjust to new business pressures arising from the current economic environment, the necessity to "do more with less" has become increasingly commonplace. While this can present significant challenges to a business's prospects for ...Read more
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10 Mar 2016 in Workplace Safety Compliance There’s a cliché that says to know where you’re going, you need to know where you’ve come from. We spend a lot of time looking at trends in culture, but we don’t often look at the evolution of the workplace. One area in particular that doe...Read more
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10 Mar 2016 in Manufacturing Safety Prioritizing safety at every level of your business means also taking an active interest in the safe practices of your suppliers, wholesalers, distributors and retail network. Acting cooperatively can have more impact on work safety Safety in the workplace should be eve...Read more
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09 Mar 2016 in Healthcare Safety Healthcare leaders--including board trustees--play a crucial role in creating a culture of safety at their organizations, but they don't always know where to begin. Part of the problem is that board members are often more comfortable talking about and making financial d...Read more