What Skills Are in Demand in Food Processing? The number of jobs in food processing is set to rise in the coming years. A 2018 study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute forecasts that almost 5 million manufacturing jobs will be added by 2028. However, this doesn’t stop people in the industry being concerned about […]
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to keep your entire team safe at work, so you need to take this very seriously. Nothing is more important than making sure each and every person leaves your worksite happy and healthy — not deadlines, money, or any other factors. The phase-in period for the Occupational Safety and […]
Every employee has the right to work in a safe and healthy environment. As the boss, you’re responsible for making sure proper safety protocols are allows followed on your worksite. The last thing you want is for an employee to be injured or even killed on-the-job, because of an accident that was fully preventable. Since […]
Worksite falls happen all too often, which is why we’ve spent the past three months discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) fall prevention program. In 2013 alone, 35% of all construction fatalities were falls. These accidents are entirely preventable and they need to stop now. Launched on a national level, OSHA’s fall prevention […]
January is traditionally one of the coldest months of the year and when temperatures drop many people start to get sick. Peak flu season occurs from December through February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Your employees are probably on high alert for the flu right now. In fact, despite their […]
The warmest season of the year is in full force, so employees working in the heat need to be extra careful. In the last couple of years, temperatures have risen to record levels in many areas, meaning it’s more important than ever to keep close tabs on outdoor conditions. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health […]
For many, working outdoors is a dream come true, but it can be dangerous in the summer when temperatures heat up. Having a solid grasp of the heat index can help employees stay in control of their health. Defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a single value that encompasses both temperature […]
For many employees, the temperature outdoors has no impact on the workday, because they’re sit at a desk inside an air-conditioned building. Things are a little different for your team, since most of their work takes place outside. Summer is on the horizon, so it’s time to start preparing for inevitable heat waves. More than […]
As we’ve discussed before when talking about Lockout/Tagout procedures and Machine Safeguarding, hazards exist in the workplace in every shape and form. From sharp edges to falling objects to hazardous chemicals, there are many potentially dangerous situations. Another way the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to alleviate these situations is by requiring that […]
In March 2016, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to keep workers from breathing silica dust. Comprised of two standards — one for construction and another for general industry and maritime — the new rule is expected to save more than 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new instances […]
