Overlapping trades increase the likelihood ofworkplace accidents, including trips, falls and collisions due to congested working environments. With multiple teams working in close proximity, the risk of dropping
Safety in the manufacturing process is important to prevent or minimize the risk of worksite injuries, related illnesses and even death. Employee morale and efficiency improves with a highly effective safety process. Unsafe equipment leads to injuries that add to the cost of running the facilit...
Falling from height on scaffolding, platforms or ladders can cause serious injury or even death. Falls from height are the third highest cause of fatal injuries, making up20% of all fatal accidents. Slippery floors – a huge contributor to these accidents – can be the result of anything from...
As a contractor, you’ll know that the implications of not being able to work for any reason can lead to financial issues. This is because you’re not entitled to sick pay as a self-employed worker. So, if you were to have an accident in the workplace and you were to be out of ...
It would be hard to ban personal iPad and smartphones in the workplace. The problem starts when a firm has to deal with security and regulations. Security is getting complex and people are beginning to find office IT incompatible to a natural work environment. This article examines how CIOs ...
Managing Change “It 's not the progress I mind, it 's the change I don 't like.”—Mark Twain. This quote from Mr. Twain seems to sum up the attitudes of many people in today’s modern organizations. Change is inevitable in business. However, the issue falls with how we approach ...
In a sense, production shutting down or employees facing unexpected work stoppages because of supply shortages falls under the umbrella of a crisis. The danger is that employees, already contemplating joining the “Great Resignation” could be tempted to leave during the unpredictability brought on by...
V-Shaped Scenario.Gross domestic product falls steeply, with some displacement of output, but growth eventually rebounds. Under this scenario, women’s wealth would recover from any short-term hit and rise to $93 trillion by 2023—a CAGR at 7.2%—effectively remaining on a par with our pre-...
Falls from height Physical fatigue Musculoskeletal disorders Sustainable unpacking of containers We are used to thinking of “sustainability” in terms of our impact on the global environment. And while that aspect of sustainability is no doubt a crucial one, there is another sustainability issue that...
people separated by geography, sector, skill set, risk appetite, and working style, and build a new world of work that suits everyone. This is a tall order that’s easier said than done. How can a CEO reshape an entire workplace in a universally fairer, more inclusive, more equitable ...