Workplace safety in a manufacturing environment has three components. The company must eliminate hazards, put in place policies that protect workers and then workers must follow the rules. Basic ...

If we can allow employees adequate time to plan, review technical information, practice, and check available resources, together we can reduce the workplace fatalities each year. When it comes to ...

Why going back to basics matters. By Clay Layne The waste industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. In the ...

Editor's note: Katie Clarey is one year into covering HR and continues to educate herself and readers on the building blocks of the field with her series, Back to Basics. If you're new to HR (or just ...

With the world’s gaze focused on protecting people against COVID-19 over the past two years, it may have been easy to lose sight of other foundational precautions and protocols that help keep workers ...

The basic rule of manufacturing maintenance safety seems to center on the basics of lockout/tag-out — essentially making sure the machine won't cycle on when someone is working on it. So why are there ...

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When the summer season rolls in, most people think of vacations and BBQs instead of safety. However, business owners should take action to protect people and property from summer-related risks.

Al Shenouda, former federal protective security advisor, talks about the importance of training employees to be prepared for active shooting incidents. Emad “Al” Shenouda has conducted over 300 active ...

Staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to prevent heat-related illnesses. “As the weather begins to warm up, make sure to hydrate before, during and after yard work,” said Johan Latorre, M ...