As an employer, workplace safety should be a top priority. Every year, employees are injured or killed due to falls, electrocutions, being struck by an object, and so on. In order to create a safer working environment, start with getting your employees to take ownership of workplace safety and doing everything within their power to… Read More »
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The Importance of Following Safety Guidelines
Workplace injuries are something that plagues many industries, and create a host of problems each year. Although injuries and fatalities have decreased significantly over the past 40 years, they still happen on a consistent basis. According to OSHA, “there were 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 workers and 12 fatalities per day in 2013.” Let’s… Read More »
Make Safety a Workplace Priority
Workplace safety is important for many reasons including staying compliant with regulations, retaining skilled employees and being more efficient. Not to mention the ethical implications. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), “an effective safety and health program can save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested. It’s the right thing to do,… Read More »