Safety: Workplace Safety and Employee Safety
Most employees have the expectation that their workplace will offer a safe
environment in which to do work. Some workplaces are safer than others just as
some occupations offer more safety than others. Workplace safety ranks high on
the list of goals for most workplaces. Employers care about employee safety. Lean
more about how to create workplace safety and employee safety.
When Tragedy Strikes: Eleven Tips for Your Workplace Response
A national tragedy or a personal tragedy has a huge impact at work. And,
workplaces can help people successfully weather the tragedy. They can ease the
passage people experience during tragedy. They can help people deal with the
helplessness and grief they experience during tragedy. They can provide a support
system to help prop people up. Find our more about the workplace response to
tragedy.
Workplace Violence: It Can Happen Here
A very real, clear and present danger lurks just beyond the consciousness of most
people who work together eight to ten hours a day, five to seven days a week. It is
the potential for violent actions to occur in your workplace. Here's workplace
violence examined.
The Five Teams Every Organization Needs
Team work, effective work teams, and team building are popular topics in today’s
organizations. Successful teams and team work fuel the accomplishment of your
strategic goals. Effective work teams magnify the accomplishments of individuals
and enable you to better serve customers. Here are the five teams that every
organization needs. One is health and safety.
Background Checks
Background checks are a critical component in hiring. When it comes to your
business, you cannot afford to make a poor hiring decision. In fact, for most
businesses, one bad hire can make the difference between success and failure.
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 30% of small business failure is
caused by employee theft. Effective background checks mitigate your risk of hiring
objectionable, or even dangerous, employees. Find out more about background
checks.
OSHA Compliance Requirements for First Aid
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has certain
requirements regarding first aid and CPR preparedness in the workplace. Some
OSHA compliance standards require specific types of industry to provide first-aid
and CPR training to employees. The specific industries identified by OSHA, and
the workplace safety rules, are here.
Top 7 Cell Phone Safety Tips
Employers should take a strong role to ensure that mobile workers are using their
cell phones safely and not putting their life or that of others at risk due to cell
phone usage. Employers can create cell phone safety policies to outline situations
and repercussions for those who fail to follow the policies.
Before You Save a Life: What You Need to Know
There are important considerations for would-be rescuers. Not every victim wants
to be saved and not every life saved will be grateful. Know the issues before you
render first aid. You need to have the victim's permission, called consent. Learn
more.
How Much are You Protected by Good Samaritan Laws?
In today's litiguous society there can be a reluctance to help out in emergency
situations. Fear of liability for any misstep can paralyze even the most helpful
Good Samaritan. Find out what constitutes a Good Samaritan's protection.
Safety Tips for Traveling Employees: Safety in Hotels
Staying in a hotel is part of a mobile professinal's way of life. Having your mobile
gear stolen while staying in a hotel, is not an event you'd like to have happen.
Protect yourself and your mobile gear with these steps to ensure safety.
Ergonomics Policies for Employee Safety Now Voluntary
Workplace ergonomics policies have become voluntary, and while some parties are
displeased, they also welcome good news: Reports of injuries are declining, and
firms are recognizing the value of keeping employees healthy. You may still want
to develop guidelines for employee safety for your most injury prone jobs.
Tips for Safe Lifting
These eight tips from the Physical Therapy site at About will help you lift heavy
objects safely. Lifting training is recommended for employee safety in any
manufacturing or physically challenging workplace.
Ergonomics 101
Ergonomic factors can add to employee safety even though they can also add
additional steps and time to work processes. When you think of overall employee
motivation, morale, health and safety though, ergonomically sound jobs are
critical.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Learn workplace rules for employee health and safety from OSHA, a division of
the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA has guidelines for workplace first aid
programs, required safegurards, and much more. Free safety consulting and other
safety assistance for small business.
Emergency Action Plan From OSHA
This eTool from OSHA will help small, low-hazard service or retail businesses
implement an emergency action plan, and comply with OSHA's emergency
standards. Learn more aboutevacuation plans and procedures.
