Did you know that over 145,000 Americans work in over 7,000 warehouses all over the country? It doesn’t seem like such a big number until you realize that the fatal injury rate for warehousing is higher than the national average for any other industry.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Manufacturing, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Consumer Packaged Goods, Machinery, Logistics and Transportation, Plastics & Packaging, Safety Management, Safety Equipment
Out of the 4,674 worker fatalities in the private sector in 2017, 20.7% of them were in construction, or about 1 in 5 worker deaths.
Topics: Risk Management, Industry Insights, Safety Tips, Machinery, Safety Management, Building Materials & Construction, Safety Culture, PPE
Workplace safety is often discussed in a way that gives the impression it’s a stand-alone subject. But safety is an ongoing process, something that all employees participate in every single day. Only by being aware of workplace safety principles and mindfully incorporating them into our daily routines are we taking concrete steps toward a safer workplace for all.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, EHS Management, Safety Tips, Machinery, Safety Management, Safety Culture
Being repetitive when it comes to safety is one of the best ways to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities and knows your expectations.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Manufacturing, Machinery, Ergonomics, PPE
Use this checklist to ensure the health and safety of your employees.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Tips, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Automotive, Machinery, Building Materials & Construction
As technology improves, and conveniences like automation become increasingly in demand, machines are no doubt leading the way to our future in industry. But the human element is still very much alive in the machine-dominant landscape, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to maintain safety to ensure the jobs of both man and machine can be accomplished without incident.
Topics: OSHA, EHS Software, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, EHS Management, Industry Insights, Manufacturing, Automotive, Machinery
