March 4, 2024
How floors can help prevent slips and fallsSlips and falls can happen to anyone. Doing what you can to make your floors more slip resistant is one way you can prevent workplace injuries.
March 4, 2024
How floors can help prevent slips and fallsSlips and falls can happen to anyone. Doing what you can to make your floors more slip resistant is one way you can prevent workplace injuries.
February 27, 2024
Top seven safety tips for office workersWhile office jobs are generally considered safer than others, they do have their own unique hazards. Here are seven tips for office workers to prevent workplace injuries.
February 16, 2024
Muscular injuries: How to combat common ergonomic challengesWhile injuries commonly occur when lifting or moving is involved, implementing a program that focuses on proper ergonomics can greatly reduce incidents. Challenges with larger muscle groups (primarily the back and shoulders) are often easier to identify and control than those associated with repetitive motion risk factors.
January 23, 2024
Be on your guard for slips and falls all winter longSnow and ice can cause severe injuries at any time throughout the winter season.
January 23, 2024
What employers should know about marijuana safety and impairment policiesAn employer's legal marijuana safety and impairment policy options may depend on the level of operations the company has with the federal government.
January 23, 2024
De-escalation tactics can prevent violence in the workplaceEmployees in a variety of occupations can find themselves in situations with the potential to become violent at work. De-escalation tactics can be used to defuse volatile situations so they don’t reach the point of violence.
September 25, 2023
Pre-task planning: Prepare and be aware for successful injury preventionTaking time for pre-task planning allows employees to focus on recognizing hazards and putting controls in place to prevent incidents from occurring.
April 26, 2023
Safe driving practices for employeesMore than 42,000 Americans died in a traffic-related incident in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. This is a grim reminder that adopting safe driving practices can be lifesaving. Defensive driving and other safe driving techniques are learned habits. Here are some tips to help equip employees and yourself with the knowledge you need to be safer on the roads.
April 26, 2023
Ergonomic and safety tips for remote and hybrid employeesWith the shift to remote and hybrid work in recent years, many employers are quickly learning how to support employees in their new work environments. As with in-office workers, remote and hybrid employees are subject to cumulative injuries, which are typically a result of poor ergonomics at their workspace.
April 25, 2023
New employee safety: Get your new hires off to a safe startEmployees are at higher risk of injuries during their first six months on the job, according to SFM claim data. Effectively training new employees on safety can be challenging, but it’s key to protecting and retaining quality employees.