All U.S. businesses should be aware of new OSHA incident reporting requirements that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015. Adjustments of OSHA-notification policies will be necessary to comply with...
We’re constantly promoting the use of checklists in business to inspect equipment, facilities, and processes. However, we know that everyone who has need of inspection checklists at work also has a...
“How safe is your fleet?” is a question that’s often met with another question: “What fleet?” A typical small business might have a few work trucks, a car used for sales, an SUV used by a manager,...
National Safety Council Update More than 65,000 firefighters were injured in the line of duty in 2013, according to a report from the National Fire Protection Association.
National Safety Council Update TheU.S. Department of Transportation has highlighted its contributions to safety in response to an annual report from the Office of Inspector General that outlined key...
I love small business owners. In most cases, they’re extremely hardworking, motivated, and committed to providing the best possible products and services. They’re wonderfully passionate about...
Aerial lifts have replaced ladders and scaffolding on many job sites due to their mobility and flexibility. But aerial lifts pose significant safety hazards, and many workers are injured or killed on...
Smart companies understand the benefits of a strong safety culture. Being safe increases productivity, lowers costs, and reduces exposure to liability and regulatory fines.
Anyone who has responsibility for safety at their company can tell you that policies and procedures aren’t enough to create a workplace that’s as safe as it should be. You can put a solid safety...
Learn how inspections can increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety in a systematic way that can be sustained as a competitive advantage.
