Online Safety Training Articles
Who Does HIPAA Apply To? Understanding Requirements for Covered Entities and Business Associates
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed by Congress in 1996. Its purpose is to establish common standards across the United States healthcare system so that patient information is protected. However, there is often confusion from...
Your Guide to Walking-Working Surfaces: Definitions, Types, Hazards & Safety Tips
In a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), falls in private industry accounted for 805 deaths and 239,880 injuries that required days away from work. These statistics don’t include the number of falls that resulted in less severe injuries....
8 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know
No matter how many workplace safety guidelines and practices you’ve set in place, they won’t do any good if your employees aren’t aware of and invested in following them. The safest work environments occur when employees at all levels of the organization work together...
Symptoms of Lead Poisoning in Adults
Lead poisoning is a health concern worldwide. While the U.S. has made great strides to reduce lead exposure, the CDC has shown that it is still a prevalent concern. In this article, we will cover the symptoms of lead poisoning in adults, as well as some of the top...
5 Yearly Fire Prevention Tasks to Complete At Home & At Work
October is Fire Safety Month! While it's important to be safe and vigilant throughout the year, October is the month we are reminded of the easy, yet incredibly important things we can do to improve the fire safety of our homes, as well as our workplace fire safety...
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
eSafety's Heat-Related Illness series was developed to create a better understanding of the different types of heat-related illnesses. These illnesses are prevalent in the workplace year-round, and can affect anyone working both indoors and outdoors where there is an...
6 Types of Heat-Related Illnesses
eSafety's Heat-Related Illness series was developed to create a better understanding of the different types of heat-related illnesses. These illnesses are prevalent in the workplace year-round, and can affect anyone working in a warm, humid environment both indoors...
Heat-Related Illness Prevention in the Workplace
eSafety's Heat-Related Illness series was developed to create a better understanding of heat-related illnesses. These illnesses are prevalent in the workplace year-round and can affect anyone working in a warm, humid environment both indoors and outdoors. This series...
Why is Diversity in the Workplace Important?
While there are many ways to conceptualize diversity, a commonly used definition of diversity is "acknowledging, accepting, understanding, and valuing differences among people." To apply this definition to the workplace means providing an environment that offers equal...
Ladder Inspection Requirements: What to Look for When Inspecting a Ladder
When it comes to general safety, ladders present a significant amount of risk. Unfortunately, the United States leads the world in ladder deaths, with 300 deaths and 164,000 injuries a year resulting from ladders. What's more, 43% of fatal falls have involved a...
3 Components of a Personal Fall Arrest System
A personal fall arrest system is a key component of a workplace fall protection safety program. Designed for use when other types of fall protection are not practical or feasible, a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is meant to keep a person from hitting a lower...
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Loud workplaces are more common than you think, and while putting in your earplugs or remembering your earmuffs might seem small, they can make a big difference for your quality of life down the road. Without proper ear protection, personnel exposed to loud work...