Last May, a shooting by an employee at Virginia Beach’s Department of Utilities marked one of the worst instances of workplace violence in the US in more … Read more
Working In Summer’s Heat Requires Extra Care to Stay Well
While the summer’s higher temperatures welcome outdoor activities and waterside relaxation, they can prove dangerous to workers in transportation, … Read more
Marijuana Use By Workers Continues to Rise
Just over 1 in 25 American workers tested positive for drugs last year. It’s the highest rate in a dozen years, says Quest Diagnostics. The Quest … Read more
Microsoft’s New Tool That Tells the Boss Everything
If you thought secretly tracking company morale through Slack was scary, you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet. Microsoft held its Build event this week … Read more
5 Steps to a Safer Workplace and Lower Premiums
In the workplace, accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. It doesn’t matter if employees sit at their cubicles all day and don’t use heavy … Read more
What to do When A Worker Dies On The Job
Note: This is the second of two articles on being prepared in the event the worst happens. The first article (here) dealt with the sudden death of a key … Read more
How Prepared Are You to Deal With Workplace Violence?
Although violence in the workplace continues to plague employers, many still cling to the idea that “those types of things would never happen here.” This … Read more
Here’s How to Prevent Accidents and Avoid New OSHA Fines
The numbers are staggering. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration there were 4,281 deaths in the workplace in 2014. On average, 12 … Read more
3 Ways to Use Your Workforce Data to Improve Safety
Editor’s note: It would be a mistake to believe accidents and work-related illnesses are mostly a blue-collar concern. Data shows that workers in … Read more
What OSHA’s New Rules Mean For Drug Testing
Many thousands of employers implement post-accident drug and alcohol testing policies to promote workplace safety, as part of accident investigation … Read more