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OSHA fined a company in Mobile, AL nearly $90,000 after a 22-year-old employee was killed on the job. The young apprentice was caught in the unguarded drive shaft of a crane trolley. The most unfortunate part of this tragic accident is that it was completely avoidable. Had the hazardous area been correctly guarded, the employee […]

In the United States, two out of three people report digital eye strain (DES), a series of unpleasant symptoms related to frequent use of computer monitors, tablet computers, or phone screens. While DES isn’t as simple to diagnose or treat as, for instance, strep throat, this collection of symptoms can interfere with work hours and […]

Ideas, Examples, & Tips According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), about 2.4 million employees were treated in emergency departments for work-related injuries in 2019. Such visits cost employers work hours. Even more important, however, is the physical cost work-related injuries have on employees. Educating employees about safety is beneficial to […]

Safety In the U.S., workplace accidents account for nearly 5,000 deaths each year. This means that on average, an employee dies every 99 minutes. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) documented over 2.1 million non-fatal injuries in the year 2020.  Before the 1970s, safety was not a high priority in the workplace. In many […]

What are Bloodborne Pathogens? Pathogens are infectious microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that can cause life-threatening diseases. Similar to a parasite, these microbes can cause damage to the health and quality of life of the host.  These microorganisms pose a severe health risk to many employees whose occupation may cause them to be exposed […]

What is a Worker? The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 had one primary purpose: to make work safe for all employees. Unfortunately, before OSHA, the average number of worker deaths a day was about 38 which averaged to about 13,870 worker deaths annually. When that number was counted again in 2020, it […]

Questions You Should Be Asking One day while working, you notice a tank of propane near each welding station in your workplace. Employees are using torches to cut metal with the propane tanks only feet away. You probably thought the obvious: This can’t be safe! As a new employee, however, you question your authority to […]

What is OSHA? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a division of the United States Department of Labor that was established in 1970 and functions primarily to protect employees from workplace hazards. It provides rules and regulations that promote safety and health in the workplace and rights for workers that are enforced by […]

What is Safety Management? Safety management, also called a safety management system (SMS), refers to programs within a company that prevent employee injuries, illnesses, death in the workplace, as well as the financial strain that accompanies these incidents. Although managing the safety of employees is the responsibility of everyone, as the employer, you have the […]

What Does It Mean To Self-Audit? A self-audit is a multi-step process that, in this specific case, Human Resources (HR) can follow to reduce risks and mistakes within an organization. A self-audit includes regular check-ups on details within an organization that could be costly if unresolved.  HR can depend on doing things right the first […]

What Is a Safety Training Matrix? Simply put, a training matrix is a way for an employer to track their employees’ training and expertise in different fields. You may also hear the term “skills matrix,” which can be used interchangeably.  A training matrix isn’t required by law for an employer to keep, but it is […]

Safety training courses take many forms, but online training is the most highly recommended. Benefits of taking online safety courses Where to find effective online safety training Alternatives to online safety training What are Safety Training Courses? Employees can take safety training courses for specific and general hazards to better prepare them for labor in […]