2024 Solar Eclipse: Workers’ Comp Insights
As celestial phenomena go, few capture the imagination quite like the 2024 solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, North America will witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles as the moon casts its shadow across the continent, plunging areas into temporary darkness. While millions marveled at the cosmic ballet, for employers and workers, particularly those […]
The Importance of Industrial Ergonomics
What is Industrial Ergonomics? Industrial ergonomics is defined as “the design and use of equipment and systems that do not damage industrial workers’ health or it can also be explained as the study of adapting job tasks to human abilities and natural body movements.” “Employers spend up to $20 billion a year on direct costs for MSD-related workers’ […]
Needlesticks: Avoiding Exposure
What are needlestick injuries? Needlestick and sharps injuries occur when needles or other sharp objects inadvertently puncture a person’s skin and can happen “when people use, disassemble or dispose of needles,” according to the Safety National Council. Each year, an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries are sustained by hospital-based and other […]
Fleet Safety: Road Rage
Imagine this: You get in your car, put your seat belt on, put the car in “drive,” and head to work. Someone cuts you off in traffic and you become a whole different person – and likely not a version that you’re proud of. If this has happened to you, you may be experiencing road […]
Fire Protection & Prevention
Burn Awareness Week is observed the first full week of February. The national safety holiday is “a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities.” In a much easier sense, Burn Awareness Week is an excellent […]
Reduce Slips, Trips and Falls in Your Workplace
Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of injury at home and the workplace. According to the National Safety Council, “25,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily in the United States; more than 16,000 people die each year as a result of falls; and one in five emergency room visits […]
Muscle Strains & Sprains
Did you know misusing or not properly preparing your body for physical activity can lead to painful and hindering muscle strains and sprains? Your body experiences physical stress as you perform certain functions and activities, both on and off the job. Strains and sprains can cause pain and limit the activities you can perform. They are […]
Food Safety: Manufacturing Contamination
Did you know there are 250 known foodborne diseases? And, each year, those foodborne diseases affect 1 in 4 Americans and cause: 76 million illnesses 325, 000 hospitalizations 5,000 deaths Cross contamination is defined as “the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful […]
Site Security: What You Need to Know
“No workplace is immune from the risk of illegal entry, theft, product tampering, or other types of criminal acts.” Providing a safe work environment for you and your coworkers means being prepared for a wide variety of possible hazards – including a security incident. With security incidents in the workplace becoming more common, providing improved site […]
The Effect Of Alcohol & Drug Use In The Workplace
Staying safe on-the-job can be tough. But, being under the influence and staying safe on-the-job is even tougher. Drug Abuse Effects in the Workplace Alcohol and drugs can have a harmful effect on the health, safety, and well-being of colleagues, co-workers, and customers at the workplace. Most Americans struggling with a substance use disorder continue to […]