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Safety is a process, and as such, needs to be managed. This section offers resources to create a viable safety program, sell it to senior management, train supervisors and employees in using it, and then track and report your progress. Look also for ways to advance your own skills in these areas, both for your current job, and those that follow.
Yesterday, we listed a number of steps you can take to promote Drug-Free Work Week. Today, we continue with some more ideas for making Drug-Free Work Week a memorable occasion. To take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity to increase awareness of workplace substance abuse, why not try one or more these ideas next week? […]
Next week is Drug-Free Work Week. The purpose of this event is to reinforce the importance of keeping your workplace drug- and alcohol-free. Discover how you can promote a safer, drug-free workplace next week and all year long. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which sponsors Drug-Free Work Week, says that this event is dedicated […]
With so many safety concerns and so many compliance issues to deal with, tracking down answers to your questions can be a real chore. But not if you “Ask the Experts” at Safety.BLR.com. We’ll find the answer to any question you may have about workplace safety and save you the time and trouble of looking […]
Cell phone use while driving can be dangerous and costly. To prevent accidents and lessen liability, you need a clear and unambiguous policy that discourages cell phone use while driving. One of the main difficulties you face with cell phone policies is enforcement. After all, when employees are on the road, there’s usually no one […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that distracted driving is responsible for about 80 percent of all motor vehicle accidents on American roads. The National Safety Council says cell phone use while driving is a “high risk” activity and a leading cause of inattention behind the wheel. The National Safety Council (NSC) is so […]
Hazards associated with entering and working in confined spaces are capable of causing serious injuries or death. Because of dangers, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has recently approved the new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) confined spaces consensus standard. ASSE says the purpose of the revised standard (ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009, Safety Requirements for Confined […]
The CDC says that even if your community has not yet felt the effects of H1N1 influenza, you should plan for a flu outbreak this fall and winter, and be ready to implement strategies to protect your workforce while ensuring continuity of operations. Here are four critical recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges employers to review and revise pandemic plans in light of the current H1N1 influenza outbreak, taking into account the extent and severity of disease in your community. Your workplace may have already been affected this past spring and summer by outbreaks of H1N1 flu. The CDC […]
Approximately 30 million Americans are exposed to high noise levels on the job. Long-term exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent hearing loss. That’s why OSHA requires employers to provide training and hearing protection when employees are exposed to harmful noise levels. Too much noise can affect employees’ safety and health. We know that […]
If you’ve got noisy work areas, you’ve probably also got questions about hearing protection and OSHA requirements. The experts at Safety.BLR.com® have been fielding these questions for years. Here is a sampling that may be helpful for your workplace. (NOTE: To get all the details of OSHA’s hearing protection requirements, refer to the Occupational […]