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When There's Skin in the Game

We look at our face in a mirror pretty much every day as part of our personal grooming routine. We wince when putting a top on after too much sun exposure and we worry about unsightly blemishes on our body that seem to suddenly appear out of nowhere....

General, Manufacturing, OSHA  •  May 26, 2021
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Catch Someone Doing Something Right

Safety incentive programs have been around for a long time. Employers often seek solutions for their workplace injury rates and decide that employee incentives are a good idea. On the surface it can make sense.

General, OSHA, Leadership and Management, Safety Programs  •  May 19, 2021
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Falling Down on the Job

Last week OSHA promoted a National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction. This makes sense as falls from height are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction trades.

Construction, General, OSHA, Slips, Trips & Falls  •  May 12, 2021
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You Gotta Move

Clocking in at a little more than two and a half minutes, the Rolling Stones studio rendition of “You Gotta Move” just seems like a nifty number to motivate a microbreak for about the same length of time.

General, Ergonomics, Office Ergonomics  •  May 05, 2021
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Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards in Fiscal Year 2020 - A Case of History Repeating Itself?

OSHA publishes the Most Frequently Cited Standards each year to inform the public of the most violated standards from the previous fiscal year. This data shows the most frequently cited standards across all industries.

Construction, General, Manufacturing, Healthcare, OSHA  •  April 28, 2021
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Counterfeit N95 Masks - How Do You Know?

Over the last year, you may have heard that millions of counterfeit N95 masks were found by the Department of Homeland Security. Recently, a seizure of 1.7 million masks found in a Queens, NY storehouse made news across the country.

Healthcare  •  April 21, 2021
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In the Zone Behind the Wheel

As our nation moves towards an end to this deadly pandemic, we continue to be faced with another epidemic in the form of distracted driving. But hope springs eternal with April designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

General, Transportation, Driving Safety  •  April 13, 2021
Empty vaccine bottles exiting production line

Employers are a Trusted Source for Vaccination Guidance

As of the writing of this blog, COVID-19 cases in the US alone are well over 30 million with over half a million deaths according to CDC data. This pandemic has altered business practices and has a profound effect on workplace safety and the economy....

General, Healthcare, Leadership and Management  •  April 07, 2021
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Cargo Securement - Gravity Doesn’t Cut It

Contractors and do-it-yourselfers often head to the hardware store or home improvement center to pick up the necessary tools of the trade. But sometimes a trip for a box of screws may lead to the unanticipated purchase of additional tools and equipme...

Construction, General, Logging, Manufacturing, Transportation, Driving Safety  •  March 31, 2021
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Workers' Compensation Stigma

There is a stigma associated with workers compensation, one that still exists today. OSHA’s National Emphasis Program found that 47.14% of establishments were either underreporting or completely unrecording workplace injuries.

Construction, Education, General, Healthcare, Hospitality, Logging, Manufacturing, Retail, Services, Ski, Transportation  •  March 24, 2021

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