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Training is the number one element in accident, incident, and illness avoidance. Check the articles here frequently for the latest and best tips on techniques, trends, programs and equipment. We offer explanations for group, one-one, or self-directed situations, in both general and specific work activities. Your training will be both easier and more effective if you do.
Cold weather introduces unique hazards that employees need to be aware of so that they can take adequate precautions to protect their safety and health throughout the winter months. Falling down on slippery outdoor surfaces is a major cold weather hazard. Slipping and falling on an icy or wet surface could result in a back […]
In last Friday’s Advisor, we talked about how youth mentoring programs are preparing our future workforce. Today, we’ll continue to recognize National Mentoring Month with more expert advice on youth mentoring programs. Dr. Susan G. Weinberger, affectionately known as Dr. Mentor, is the president of the Mentor Consulting Group in Norwalk, Connecticut, and an international […]
In today’s Advisor, we recognize National Mentoring Month with an article on youth mentoring from Dr. Susan Weinberger, president of the Mentor Consulting Group in Norwalk, Connecticut, and an international expert on internal and external business mentoring and coaching programs. Weinberger writes: Many companies across America and internationally have embraced the concept of engaging in […]
The end of the year is a good time to clarify OSHA’s interpretation of training requirements and what is expected when training must be conducted “at least annually.” In today’s Advisor, we get expert guidance from BLR’s safety editors. "Wherever OSHA standards require that employee training be conducted ‘at least annually,’ OSHA interprets that to […]
Many of your employees may be getting new mobile devices as gifts this year. And your organization may also be using more mobile technology in conducting your business. But are you providing enough training on mobile technologies? Today’s Advisor reports on a new infographic, which shows that administrative staffers are not being given the training […]
When you hear the term “Second City,” you probably think of the large number of talented comedians the improvisational theater has produced. But today’s Advisor will also make you think about Second City in the context of humor in training. The stellar alumni list includes many of the original “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” […]
At the beginning of this year’s holiday season, take a moment to remind your employees that good nutrition is important to good health. Use the video in today’s Advisor as a concise and fun way to drop nutrition reminders in among the holiday festivities. In order to get the nutrition they need every day to […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also a time to keep safe. Encourage your employees to be safety-minded during the holidays at home and on the road. You want your employees to be safe at work, of course, but statistics show that they’re far more likely to be injured or killed off the […]