Eye Safety: Focused on Protection
Each day, over 2,000 Americans suffer an eye injury at work. And, of the total amount of work-related injuries, 10-20% will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. This accounts for almost one million Americans experiencing some vision loss due to an eye injury. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), “the correct […]
The Key to Emergency Preparedness
Disasters can strike anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. They are usually unexpected and can be frightening if you are not adequately trained. A workplace emergency can also threaten your employees, customers, or the public, disrupt or shut down your operations, or cause physical or environmental damage. So, how do you protect yourself, your employees, and […]
Fostering Psychological Safety In The Workplace
With the pandemic altering the landscape of work and sending millions to work from home, psychological safety remains a top priority as many stay working remotely. It’s important to foster an environment where employees feel safe, respected and valued. What is Psychological Safety According to author Shane Snow, psychological safety is knowing that the things you […]
Summer Safety Tips
“Summer is a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s important to take simple, common-sense precautions,” said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat, M.D. With summer fully underway, families are busy with barbecues, parades, and water activities. These festivities result in plenty of emergency room […]
Men’s Health Month: Health Facts & Tips
Men’s Health Month is a national observance celebrated each June to raise awareness about health and wellness for men and focus on encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy. The six leading men’s health organizations worldwide launched the International Men’s Health Month in […]
7 Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
As summer approaches and the days get longer, the dangers of working outside during hot weather increase. The most significant contributor to the spike in workers’ compensation claims is often heat-related illnesses. Every year, workers become ill on the job, and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure. According to the National Institute for […]
Food Service Safety Tips
Merrian Webster defines the service industry as “a type of business that provides services to customers rather than producing a product.” Service industries include banking, warehouse distribution, housing authorities, hotels/casinos, and food services, among many other sectors. In this article, we will be focusing solely on the food service class. Food Service Injury Rate From fast […]
How to Become a Leader in Safety
What is your company’s most valuable resource? If you said the people, good job – you’re correct! As a supervisor, you take part in many critical roles in the success of your business. However, protecting the company’s most valuable resource, the people is the most critical role of the supervisor and/or manager in the success […]
Safety in the Food Service Industry
Written by Safety Professional at SOS Safety Solutions, Brennan Perry. The food service industry presents a variety of challenges pertaining to employee safety. Exposures can include lacerations, burns, strains, sprains, and contusions. Food service employees are expected to prepare meals and beverages for customers and patrons quickly. This sometimes creates a culture that places safety […]
Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Written by Safety Professionals at SOS Safety Solutions, Brad Penrose. What is Hazard Communication? The Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) or HazCom requires employers to provide their employees with information on any hazardous chemicals they may come in contact with within their workplace. For this reason, it’s often referred to as the “Right to Know” standard. […]