Uncategorized OSHA watch 26 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 Expedited Whistleblower Review Pilot launched in western region Effective August 1, a pilot program in the Western region allows whistleblowers, protected by certain statutes, to expedite the process by requesting…
Uncategorized Employees believe employers put productivity over safety 3 Aug 2016 Many employees, especially those in high-risk jobs such as construction believe their employers value productivity over safety, according to a new survey released by the National Safety Council (NSC). While…
Uncategorized Studies: Protecting workers from motor vehicle crashes saves big dollars 19 Jul 2016 Findings from new studies show that the financial impact of vehicle crashes go far beyond company drivers and there is a need to step up efforts to promote safe driving…
Uncategorized Ten important studies about Workers’ Compensation 19 Jul 2016 Overexertion again tops list of leading causes of disability "Overexertion involving outside sources" remains the leading cause of disabling injuries in the United States, according to the annual Liberty Mutual…
Uncategorized Turning Your Safety Culture Into a Profit Center 19 Jul 2016 To see the original published article as well as others, click here! Face it, your employees are the engine that power your company, much like a race car engine. If…
Uncategorized Things you should know 19 Jul 2016 Changes in employee health risk factors positively impact productivity - study Changes in employee health risk factors have a significant impact on work productivity, reports a study in the April…
Uncategorized Is your safety process getting more than lip service? 14 Jul 2016 Employee engagement is a popular buzzword that offers a panacea for sputtering wellness programs, low retention, stagnant productivity, poor sales, and stale safety initiatives. In theory, it makes perfect sense.…
Uncategorized Things you should know 14 Jul 2016 Research identifies occupations with breast cancer risk A nonprofit organization has released a report identifying more than 20 occupations associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Among them: Nurses…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 14 Jul 2016 Seventh Circuit affirms "willful" violation In Dukane Precast, Inc. v. Perez, The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals clarified the definition of "willful" violation. When a worker for a precast concrete…
