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That headline may look like a misprint, but presenteeism is actually a major problem in many workplaces. “Presenteeism” is when sick employees come to work anyway and often infect their co-workers as well. So, it’s a good idea to train your employees on how to be sick so they can get well and get back […]
Does your company have an accident investigation program? Do they require that you, as the supervisor, investigate all accidents? Have you been trained on how to conduct an accident investigation? Many supervisors who are not trained to conduct a proper accident investigation will blame employee carelessness as the cause of an accident. The supervisor’s usual […]
With more prescription and OTC drugs on the market than ever before, and more people taking these drugs, there’s an increased risk of employees coming to work impaired by medications. While the dangers of alcohol and use of illegal drugs in the workplace have been much discussed and well documented, little attention has been paid […]
As a supervisor, you need to convey safety instructions to your employees. Whether it is in the form of a safety meeting, a quick demonstration, or in writing, your instructions must be clear and concise to be effective. As supervisor, you need to convey safety instructions to your employees. Whether it is in the form […]
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to discuss substance abuse in the workplace with employees. Of course, it’s not only alcohol that’s a problem; illegal drugs are also a major concern. The majority of drug and alcohol abusers are employed, and when they arrive for work, they don’t leave […]
Some driving safety experts claim the 2-second following distance rule is outdated and should be replaced by a 4-second rule. According to experts at Smith System, the iconic driving safety training method that pioneered in 1958, inadequate following distance is the most common poor driving habit. Smith System research shows that most motorists maintain between […]
If you are planning any outdoors work, don’t get bugged by nature’s airborne creatures. Fortunately, most insect stings are more of a nuisance than a disaster. However, an enraged swarm pursuing its victim without mercy can inject enough venom to cause severe poisoning. In fact death can result from just one sting, sometimes just 10 […]
Chances are you employ someone who is being abused. Is that any of your business? It is when domestic violence enters your workplace. According to government statistics: As many as 1 in 4 women have experienced domestic violence at some time in their lives. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans know someone who has been […]
Many or all of your workers drive to work every day, and some may be required by their jobs to spend part or all of their workday driving. Any of them could be at risk of being injured or killed in a distracted driving accident. “Distracted driving has become an epidemic in the United States, […]
Maintaining good housekeeping is an important part of the overall job of supervision. There are a number of advantages to having a clean and orderly plant, including: avoidance of accidents, better fire prevention, improved health of employees, and increased worker efficiency and morale. Avoidance of accidents is one of the major goals of any company. […]