A common theme in our society that has risen since the prominence of COVID-19 is the increased emphasis on mitigating risk and increasing safety, both at home and the workplace. A strong workplace culture that puts priority on safety is critical for the success of any business in any market no matter what. With vaccines being distributed at a rapid rate in the United States, many businesses in several states are bringing employees back to the office for business as usual.

When it comes to occupational safety and health (OSH), so much of it boils down to education.

Job hazards get a lot of attention in the safety world. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s General Duty Clause, an employer is legally obligated to provide a workplace reasonably free of recognized hazards.

What features make the top health and safety companies in America? What steps does a company have to take to remain safe?

Many EHS managers have an indirect responsibility for human resources management through their duties supervising employees. Conversely, many HR managers find themselves in a position to manage EHS responsibilities. Even so, there is a hard dividing line between HR professionals and EHS professionals.

Back in grade school, some teachers used to make a big deal about the students with perfect attendance. They did so because they believed those students were better prepared and had a greater commitment than students who missed a few days due to illness. Well, years later, the song remains the same. Employers prefer to have workers who show up every day and limit their absences as much as possible. This is because companies know that missing workers impacts the workplace and their bottom line. Let’s explore this topic deeper by taking a closer look at the effects of absenteeism in the workplace.

Remember when you were a kid and your parents made you do chores you loathed because they built character? You might not have been Mom and Dad’s biggest fan at the time, but they were onto something.

As a safety manager, you strive for effective leadership in everything you do. That’s great news for your employees – after all, a strong organizational culture often begins with standout leadership.

We can all agree that employee health and safety should be the top priority of every company. In that sense, every employee plays a role in keeping themselves and everyone else safe. Of course, for professionals who work in human resource development, safety is just one of many responsibilities that fall on their shoulders.

Not every employee looks forward to staff training and development. In organizations where the practice of organizing training has grown stale and repetitive, workers can come to dread these programs instead of looking forward to them as opportunities to improve their skills and abilities. But there are strategies to up your game when it comes to planning and implementing education and training sessions for your team.