SafetyBlog
How Unhappy Workers Can Hurt Your Business
As a business owner, it's important to promote a positive working environment while maintaining a high level of worker satisfaction. When workers become unhappy, it can adversely affect your business's operations in several ways. Unfortunately, nearly less than half of all U.S. workers say they are very satisfied with their current job, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. Neglecting to improve worker satisfaction is a serious mistake that can hurt your business in the fol
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Jan 10th 2019
5 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Workday
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides you with energy, vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to function. And while skipping breakfast may sound harmless enough, it can take a toll on your health as well as your work productivity. The good news is that creating a healthy breakfast is easier than you may think. The following five breakfasts are just a few ways to start your workday off on the right foot.#1) Fruit-Topped YogurtYou can't go wrong with fruit-topped yogur
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Jan 8th 2019
How to Lower Your Company's Rate of Worker Injury in 2019
When a worker is injured, it can have devastating effects on your company. Among other things, you'll be forced to find someone to replace the injured worker, which requires time and resources. You may also face Workers' Compensation and legal fees associated with the incident. Now that a new year is here, however, you can evaluate your company's workplace to create a safer environment that reduces on-the-job injury rates.Train and Retrain WorkersWorkers who are highly skilled at their job are l
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Jan 7th 2019
6 Ways to Stay Warm When Working Outdoors During Winter
Working outdoors during the winter carries several risks that workers should be aware of. There's the risk of hypothermia, for example, if a worker's body temperature drops below 95 degrees. There's also the risk of trench foot if a worker's feet is exposed to cold and wet conditions for a prolonged length of time. Because of these hazards, it's important for workers to follow some basic precautions to stay safe when working outdoors during this time of year.#1) Wear Moisture-Resistant FabricsIt
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Jan 2nd 2019
OSHA to Use Drones During Workplace Inspections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon use drones during its workplace inspections. In May 2018, OSHA published a memorandum regarding the use of drones for workplace inspections. In the memorandum, OSHA said that it was "exploring the option of obtaining a Blanket Public COA to operate UAS nationwide." What does this mean for employers in the United States? It means that you may notice drones flying overhead at your workplace during an OSHA inspection.Drones have beco
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Jan 1st 2019