4 Tips for Maintaining Situational Awareness
It seems now more than ever, we need to be aware of our safety at all times. Situational awareness is being aware of what is happening around you and whether or not your safety and health could be in jeopardy. It’s easy to ignore strange happenings around you or focus only on what you are […]
The Basics of Incident Investigations
No one wants to hear that there has been an incident at work, but when they do happen, an incident investigation is necessary. Incident investigations serve to find the root cause of the incident to prevent the same issue from reoccurring. What should be included in an incident investigation? Here, I cover the basics. Reporting […]
The Importance of Office Safety
Compared to the hazards faced by employees in different workplaces, such as factories, chemical plants, and offshore work, office safety seems like a trivial issue. I thought the same thing when I switched jobs from offshore support to office work. What possible injuries could there be in an office setting? There are more than you’d […]
3 Tips for Operating Aerial Lifts Safely
Aerial lifts are used in a variety of industries, from construction to retail. Correct use of aerial lifts makes work tasks much easier and safer than using ladders. Using aerial lifts incorrectly leads to serious injury or death. In this blog, I give three tips on operating aerial lifts safely. Tip #1: Training Only those […]
4 Tips to Keep in Mind for Safety During the July 4th Holiday
July 4th is a day set aside to celebrate Independence Day in the United States. People celebrate during the holiday in different ways. Some people visit family, some grill outside or set off fireworks in the evening, or watch local professional fireworks shows. There can be many dangers to be cautious of during these celebrations. […]
4 Tips for Driving Safety
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities, whether they are work-related or not work-related. Following the rules of the road and being a conscientious driver can help to reduce the number of these injuries and deaths. I will cover four tips for driving safety. Driving Safety Training and Traffic Laws […]
Toolbox Talk vs. Safety Meeting
Complacency at work leads to injuries. Employees must keep in mind at all times their safety and the safety of others. There are a variety of ways companies can work to keep safety at the forefront. Commonly used platforms for reminding employees about the risks involved with their work include toolbox talks and safety meetings. […]
5 Topics to Cover in a Business Continuity Plan
Business Continuity Plans have been beneficial to companies throughout history. Most recently, with the Coronavirus pandemic, these plans have become increasingly necessary and actually required by some customers. Many people think of only the Information Technology (IT) department’s plan to keep the computers going when they hear business continuity. Although IT resiliency is planned separately, […]
Ergonomic Essentials
Ergonomics is essential in preventing musculoskeletal injuries. We should pay attention to ergonomics in everything we do, not just when working in an office or sitting. Proper ergonomics improves efficiency, comfort, and safety. Here are a few ergonomic essentials to help prevent injury in everyday activities, from sitting down to watch TV to working in […]
What is Involved in a Risk Assessment?
People conduct risk assessments every day, whether they are conscious of it or not. In your personal life, you make decisions on whether or not to drive during a rainstorm, go to a large gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic, or even overeat at Thanksgiving dinner. At the workplace level, formal risk assessments should also be […]