Discusses the common mistakes in the prevention of industrial accidents. Concentration only on major accidents; Putting of blame on equipment instead of the safety management program; Delegation of safety to a specialist instead of educating th...
Workplace accidents are increasingly common. In 2003, for instance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a total of 4.4 million nonfatal workplace injuries in private industries. Organizations have a moral responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their members. Organizational ...
10%:Average increase in Workmans Comp Insurance Premiums for companies NOT using the program 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS: OSHA fine of one company NOT using our program. From 97 to 11 per year:Reduction in accidents at one of our clients plants....
10%:Average increase in Workmans Comp Insurance Premiums for companies NOT using the program 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS: OSHA fine of one company NOT using our program. From 97 to 11 per year:Reduction in accidents at one of our clients plants....
Not only is it important to audit your workplace for safety hazards, but it’s important to keep a record of those audits. Knowing what you did during previous inspections will help you be more efficient with future audits. The same is true for records of past accidents. The more ...
Why Is Safety In The Workplace So Important? It does not matter if you work in the construction industry or an office job, every employer needs to take steps to ensure that they have provided a safe environment for their employees. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries occur on a regular bas...
Safety in the workplace requires the organisation to commit to a safety culture. By adopting innovative solutions, businesses can proactively manage risks, provide practical employee training, improve communication, and comply with safety regulations. This can significantly reduce workplace accidents and ...
amazingly good points, and I can say I whole-heartedly agree with them for individual citizens. I might have been unclear, but I wanted to try and look at this question from the standpoint of individuals in the business world. Do you feel that safety legislation is out of place in that ...
and proper labels and signs can make that task easier. Properly placed labels provide the vital information maintenance workers need to be able to perform their tasks with greater efficiency and increased safety. In addition to improving visual safety and reducing accidents, custom labels are also ...
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard Requires employers to inform all employees of all chemicals and hazards in workplace All manufacturers must provide MSDS Also mandates employers to train employees on proper procedures and policies with regard to: Reporting accidents or exposures and do...