5 Basic First Aid Tips for the Workplace
Understanding basic first aid for the workplace is an essential component of creating a safe environment within your business or organization. When your employees are trained in basic first aid, they will be able to respond quickly and appropriately to a workplace...
Proper Handwashing Techniques – Toolbox Talk
Practice good hygiene and wash your hands frequently, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Follow the steps below for proper handwashing techniques: Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply...
What is Lockout/Tagout?
Lockout/Tagout, aka LOTO, is one of those safety terms that gets thrown around a lot. So if you've been wondering "what is lockout tagout?" here's what you need to know: The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy is also known as Lockout/Tagout....
OSHA Training Expectations for an Active Shooter Incident
It's no secret that America is facing a tragic battle against active shooters. Unfortunately, a number of these incidents occur in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2016 report, in today's workforce, the incident of an armed...
Common Myths About Safety Culture
It's important to remember that the end goal of workplace safety is keeping everyone safe from injury and harm. There's a lot of information available about workplace safety, and unfortunately, some of it is untrue. Some of this misleading information...
Why Safety Matters For Small Businesses
It's easy for small businesses to brush off health and safety training as unnecessary expenses if you only have a few long-term employees. You probably assume they already know how to do their jobs safely. But health and safety training isn't always that...
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2017
Every year OSHA publishes their list of top 10 safety violations of the year. This list is designed to help employers understand where their current safety programs might be lacking, and where the workforce as a whole can improve their safety training...
What You Need to Know About Safety and Temporary Workers as a Host Employer
Temporary workers account for a large portion of workplace injuries reported every year. OSHA recognizes that temp workers are often more vulnerable to workplace safety and health hazards since they are often unfamiliar with their surroundings and are placed in a...
8 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know
No matter how many safety guidelines and practices you've set in place, they won't do any good if your employees aren't aware and invested in following those guidelines. The safest work environments occur when employees, at all levels of the organization,...
5 Hurricane Safety Tips for After the Storm Hits
Hurricanes are disastrous in so many ways. What many people don't know, however, is that a majority of the injuries and deaths caused by hurricanes happen after the hurricane has passed. You likely know what you need to do to prepare for the storm: ensure...
Workplace Safety Training on a Tight Budget
Employee safety should always be your company's top priority. Unfortunately, it doesn't always get top priority where the budget is concerned. Many small and even mid-sized businesses want to dedicate time and money to their employee's safety training, but they just...
9 Tips for Choosing a Learning Management System
When you're looking for a learning management system, it's easy to become overwhelmed. There are hundreds of providers out there proclaiming that they have the best system for you. It's a good best practice to choose someone who's worked with your industry before, but...
