Sleep Deprivation Deprives You of Safety Too
Feeling overworked? You’re not alone. Whether as a result of working long hours, extra jobs, or spending too long watching late-night television, many workers are getting less sleep than they need.
Reporting Injuries and Illness
Every workplace is a little different, but one thing they all have in common is the need and desire to keep workers as safe and free from injury or illness as possible.
Stay Strong as You Age
In this Safety Talk, we’ll look at some of the issues workers face as they age and what they can do to stay focused and accident-free.
Layer on Your Cold Weather Clothing
Working outdoors in cold weather is just one of the reasons people in the oil and gas industry have to be tough.
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Keeping Young Workers Safe and Healthy
On average, approximately 500 workers younger than 24 years of age die from work related injuries every year, and more than 800,000 are treated for nonfatal injuries in hospital emergency departments each year. While their injuries and illnesses might be similar, young workers face a different set of risk factors than older, more experienced workers.
Survive the Drive this Winter GallerySurvive the Drive this Winter
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Survive the Drive this Winter
How This Affects You: Don't think fate wouldn't leave you stranded in a vehicle during a snow storm. This happened to school bus driver Carl Miller in Colorado.
Get Moving – Why Health and Wellness Matters
To many of us live sedentary lives. We spend most of our waking hours at work sitting behind a desk, behind the wheel, or behind a counter. Then we plop down on the couch and relax in front of the TV when we get home. Even those of us who have more active jobs likely don’t get enough exercise. A lack of physical activity is hazardous to your overall health and wellness.
Don’t Contract Out Personal Safety
Working with some contractors' employees can create challenges, not to mention anxiety and hazards. But with cooperation and understanding, job safety doesn't have to be "hit or miss."
Dealing with a Workplace Injury or Death
Many people require professional help to prevent short-term shock from turning into something more serious and longer lasting - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Protect Your Feet
You can't imagine how painful and inconvenient a foot injury is until you've had one. If you injure a foot, you might be laid up for some time while the bills are mounting and your work projects are piling up.
Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious agents that can cause illness and death.
Learn from Close Calls Safety Talk
Have you had a close call at work?
Show Your Heart Some Love
Today, heart disease and stroke take one life every 7 minutes and 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor.
Health and Safety Committee
Your workplace probably has a committee that discusses safety issues.
Substance Abuse and Safety
Substance abuse costs employers billions of dollars a year in accidents and injuries, lost productivity, and property and equipment damage.
Sensitive to Scents
In a world filled with scented soap, fragrant shampoo and sweet-smelling perfume, staying upwind can be a constant challenge. For anyone sensitive to scents, the workplace can be downright hazardous to your health.
Young Worker Safety and Health
There are over 20 million workers younger than 24 years of age in the workplace and these workers represent roughly 15% of the workforce.
Tips For Presenting Safety Talks!
The Safety Talks! in this series are written to provide [...]
Close Calls Are Warnings
We can come up with lots of excuses for ignoring close calls.
Company Charged With Pesticide Violation
The New Brunswick Department of the Environment claims that the [...]
Are Employers Liable for Drunk Driving Employees?
Safety Management Tools - Liability Are Employers Liable for Drunk [...]
Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement GalleryBumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement
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Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement
Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s [...]
Calling Worker’s Doctor Is a Privacy Violation
A transportation worker returned to work after a serious illness. [...]
Car Parts Manufacturer Fined $80,000 for Lockout Violation
A worker for an auto parts manufacturer was performing maintenance [...]
Carnival Operator Cited for Alleged Violations at Two Pennsylvania Carnival Sites GalleryCarnival Operator Cited for Alleged Violations at Two Pennsylvania Carnival Sites
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Carnival Operator Cited for Alleged Violations at Two Pennsylvania Carnival Sites
OSHA inspected a carnival located at a mall in Bensalem, [...]
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