On Jan. 20, 2020, the first case of Covid-19 in the United States was confirmed in Washington state. By March, many employers began sending their workers … Read more
What to Consider Before Implementing a Mandatory Vaccine Policy
The first Covid-19 vaccines have been released, with more to come in the near future. This landmark development raises important question: Can employers … Read more
Go From Covid-Secure to Litigation-Safe
One of the first priorities for any business is to always ensure the safety and wellbeing of its employees and customers. This principle has been put to … Read more
Should You Take Action Against Workers Who Attend Holiday Gatherings?
As the holiday season approaches, Covid cases have increased exponentially in many parts of the country. All while experts warn that Thanksgiving … Read more
What You Need to Know to Avoid Covid-Related OSHA Penalties
Despite widespread commentary regarding the lack of Covid-specific regulatory rules in the workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration … Read more
Your Employees Who Refuse to Wear Masks — Now What?
You’ve probably seen the YouTube clips. People who refuse to wear masks in public getting into arguments, fights, and all sorts of foolishness. But … Read more
10 Ways to Balance Safety With Wellbeing When Bringing People Back to the Workplace
The office as we know it is ripe for upheaval. While companies are reevaluating the role of the office after a long period of remote working, it’s … Read more
Getting Back to Work Safely: Three Critical Barriers to Re-entry, Solved
An analysis of week-by-week workforce activity trends in the U.S. tracks a sharp and steady decline in employees clocking in for work leading up to … Read more
Companies Have an Ethical Duty to Protect Their Workers from COVID-19
Many factors go into a company’s success. Offering good products or services and having sound business strategies are certainly among these. But ask most … Read more
Workplace Violence Affects Millions, Costs Billions
Last May, a shooting by an employee at Virginia Beach’s Department of Utilities marked one of the worst instances of workplace violence in the US in more … Read more
Working In Summer’s Heat Requires Extra Care to Stay Well
While the summer’s higher temperatures welcome outdoor activities and waterside relaxation, they can prove dangerous to workers in transportation, … Read more
Marijuana Use By Workers Continues to Rise
Just over 1 in 25 American workers tested positive for drugs last year. It’s the highest rate in a dozen years, says Quest Diagnostics. The Quest … Read more
Microsoft’s New Tool That Tells the Boss Everything
If you thought secretly tracking company morale through Slack was scary, you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet. Microsoft held its Build event this week … Read more
5 Steps to a Safer Workplace and Lower Premiums
In the workplace, accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. It doesn’t matter if employees sit at their cubicles all day and don’t use heavy … Read more
What to do When A Worker Dies On The Job
Note: This is the second of two articles on being prepared in the event the worst happens. The first article (here) dealt with the sudden death of a key … Read more
How Prepared Are You to Deal With Workplace Violence?
Although violence in the workplace continues to plague employers, many still cling to the idea that “those types of things would never happen here.” This … Read more
Here’s How to Prevent Accidents and Avoid New OSHA Fines
The numbers are staggering. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration there were 4,281 deaths in the workplace in 2014. On average, 12 … Read more
3 Ways to Use Your Workforce Data to Improve Safety
Editor’s note: It would be a mistake to believe accidents and work-related illnesses are mostly a blue-collar concern. Data shows that workers in … Read more
What OSHA’s New Rules Mean For Drug Testing
Many thousands of employers implement post-accident drug and alcohol testing policies to promote workplace safety, as part of accident investigation … Read more
How To Respond If A Worker Is Served With A Restraining Order
By Travis Vance and Howard Mavity After yet another incident of workplace violence in the news, we have to consider that any employee served with a … Read more