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Disinfecting Against the COVID-19 Virus at Work

Disinfecting Against the COVID-19 Virus at Work

As companies and workers return to business, disinfection and frequent cleaning is still absolutely necessary. As you likely know, the COVID-19 virus is known to live on surfaces for hours, if not days, which means that proper disinfection is essential to the safety...

5 Basic First Aid Tips for the Workplace

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...

What is Lockout/Tagout?

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. A LOTO...

OSHA Training Expectations for an Active Shooter Incident

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

Common Myths About Safety Culture

It's important to remember that the end goal of workplace safety is keeping everyone safe from illness and injury. There's a lot of information available about workplace safety, and unfortunately, some of it is untrue. Some of this misleading information implies that...

Why Safety Matters For Small Businesses

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 easy, and...

Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2017

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 efforts. While...

5 Hurricane Safety Tips for After the Storm Hits

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 your windows...

Workplace Safety Training on a Tight Budget

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

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...

2017 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Friend

2017 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Friend

At eSafety, not only do we love what we do, but we love where we work! We are located in the beautiful city of Grand Haven, Michigan, also known this week as Coast Guard City, USA. As a Festival Friend, we are excited to celebrate our men and women of the United...