Our eyes are precious and treating them well reduces eye strain. Here are 10 things you can do to pamper your peepers so they stay healthy, even when working on computers and mobile devices. Adjust Lighting Working on computers can lead to eye strain when you do...
Choosing incorrect Personal Protective Equipment for the job or ignoring imminent risks can lead to disaster. Employees need to understand what’s permissible in the workplace and how to protect themselves properly. Entanglements are a Major Concern When an employee becomes entangled with machinery, they are unable to...
Studies show heat exposure negatively affects your mood, whether you work in the oppressing heat or you’re stuck in an air-conditioned office. It can lead to increased anger, frustration, aggression, and violence. Increased Risk of Injury Since heat increases anger and frustration which can lead to aggression...
Just because you work in an office, and not out in the field or on a job site, doesn’t mean you can ignore safety concerns. Fortunately, you can improve safety in and around your office, and most of the dangers are hiding in plain sight. Clear...
Whether it’s due to tight deadlines or an increased workload, or something going on in their personal life, a fatigued employee can endanger themselves and others in your organization. Here are a few tips to help you identify employee fatigue, along with some ways you...
Summer is here and the sun can cause many problems if you don’t take measures to protect yourself. The two biggest issues are skin and eye damage. Here’s what you can do to stay safe and avoid problems while you are on the job. Wear Sunscreen You’ve...
We all know that we’re not supposed to text and drive, but what about using your cell phone while at work? Read more to learn about cell phone distractions at work and the dire consequences it may have. High Risk Operating Machinery Distracted driving of any kind...
With the warmer weather and added sunshine come additional risks to your employees. Here’s what you can do to ward them off. Limit Sun Exposure Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays penetrate human skin deeply and can cause some forms of skin cancer and cataracts. Consequently, employers need to...
Everyone knows they’re supposed to wear their personal protective equipment (PPE), but once they get “too comfortable” while working, it often gets pushed to the back of their mind. Let’s revisit the importance of this basic, but lifesaving, measure. Employee Non-Compliance is Still a Major Issue Most...
As the weather warms, companies often offer employee events. Whether it’s a retreat, softball game, or picnic, it’s a great way to acknowledge employee contribution, but these events can also increase employer liability risk. Here are a few things to consider before your next company-sponsored event. Workers’...