Austin says what happened to him could have happened to anyone.
There are several things employers can do to limit the number of accidents and their severity when they do occur. Follow these steps to occupational safety.
The internet is chockablock with “crash porn” and disaster scenes of motorcyclists eating shit. Yes, riding can be dangerous, but maybe a lot less so if you take a second to take some advice on what to do when someone goes down. And you don’t have to be a doctor to be helpful.
When you're training for a new certificate or rating, you practice. A lot.
An infographic from the industry experts at Builders Mutual. In the construction industry, many new employees are relatively undertrained. Therefore, it is extremely important to provide safety education to all employees on their first day of work, before they step onto your job-site. As industry experts at Builders Mutual, we are dedicated to setting … Continue reading "Prevent Ladder Accidents Through Safety Training"
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 3 million employees are injured in work accidents every year. These injuries do more than generate hefty medical bills and force victims to take time off work--they leave the injured and their families at a loss with how to move forward.
Not all slip-and-fall accidents occur in the workplace. Each year, millions of U.S. adults inure themselves by slipping and falling in their home. While many of these injuries are minor, consisting of bruising or lacerations, others are more severe and debilitating. As a homeowner, however, you can prevent slip-and-fall accidents in your home by following a few simple steps.Use Handrails When Climbing StairsIf your home has…
Roofers have one of the most dangerous occupations among all workers. Every year more than hundred of them are dying in fall accidents. According to the most recent statistics, among the 401 fall ...
Developing and ensuring compliance with procedures that prevent the spread of the flu is crucial to the health and profitability of your facility.
It is essential to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement in the warehouse. Not only does it create a positive environment, it promotes better communication, which can help prevent accidents in the workplace.
Construction accidents on jobsites are incredibly common, but also completely avoidable. Unfortunately, construction sites are littered with different safety hazards and are…
With the variety of ways people can injure themselves at work, it is difficult to prevent everything. However, with good training, clear signage and access to the necessary safety equipment,…
A company-wide initiative that included management commitment and lots of employee commitment led to a 60 percent decrease in Lost Time Accident Frequency (LTAF)* at UPM, a company involved in reformation of bio and forest industries.
Accidents happen. On construction sites, accidents can happen frequently.
Every year, construction workers and visitors are killed on construction sites or are seriously injured. One-fifth of all worker fatalities are reported on construction sites.<br>If you have been injured on a construction site, you may be eligible ......
Workplace injuries are costly. They play a big part in robbing victims of their livelihoods and strain company legal and financial resources. The construction industry has some of the highest rates of workplace accidents. Most of these accidents are avoidable. It takes a collective effort from everyone involved to ensure that every worker is safe […]
The ratings focus solely on safety, grading hospitals on how well they prevent accidents and errors.
Don't let bruises and burns interfere with your outdoor fun.