Whether it’s an occasional part of your job or an everyday venture, it’s vital to use proper lifting techniques. Incorrect lifting techniques for extended periods can lead to a laundry list of injuries that can put a huge strain on your profits.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2013, overexertion was the leading event […]
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Since warehouses can be hazardous workplaces, warehouse safety tips can protect your workforce, bolster your bottom line, and save your organization thousands of dollars. Across the United States, approximately 4% of warehouse workers are affected by illnesses or work-related injuries that involve job restriction, lost work, or transfer every year.Considering there are an estimated 145,000 […]
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While psychology of safety may sound like a college course, it actually represents an innovative way for organizations to reduce safety incidents. Already, companies spend mounds of effort and money attempting to minimize workplace accidents by installing safety management systems and addressing hardware issues.Over several years, these efforts have managed to deliver a significant reduction […]
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The OSHA 30 hour training certification program is designed to provide training for workers tasked with greater safety responsibilities in construction and several other industries. Contrary to popular belief, the OSHA 30 hour training certification doesn’t train the individual on OSHA standards.Instead, this intuitive course works to train employees and safety personnel on how to […]
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Every situation is different, the hazard or the risk. As a supervisor, manager, director, VP, President or leader of an organization you have responsibilities to provide a safe workplace for all employees.The questions we at Premier Safety Partners get most often is:“How do I know what is the right method to mitigate the risk? How […]
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Safety in the workplace is imperative to any profitable business, regardless of the environment. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 4,600 workers experienced fatal injuries in 2012. In 2014, 4,821 workers were killed on the job, which averaged out to over 92 workers a week or more than 13 worker deaths each day.The […]
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Safety undoubtedly should be a core value in any organization, especially high-risk or high-pressure environments. Whether you’re the owner of the business or an entry-level employee, you have a role to play in organizational safety.However, each worker’s safety duties will vary based on the role they play in the company. The following information explains who […]
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Mark Twain explains the importance of workplace safety with the sentiment, “It’s better to be careful 100 times than to get killed once.”In today’s workforce, 80 out of every 100 accidents are caused by the individual involved in the incident. This statistic may substantiate the notion that a large majority of accidents happen because workers […]
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Safety in the workplace is a big deal. As a matter of fact, having a safe workplace does much more than prevent hefty fines. It communicates to the workforce you care about their well being. When employees feel cared for, they are inclined to stay longer and have a higher level of productivity. All of […]
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