All Entries in the "Workplace Safety" Category
Cost Effective Transportation Employment
In the transportation industry, more than most other entities, it is very important that the hiring process be one of utmost concern. Especially, due to the ever increasing “deep pocket” syndrome, among the general public. And overall, safety should take priority in the hiring process to be assured of the hiring of qualified employees. The [...]
Organizing Cables for Safety
What do computers, toasters, sanders, and glue guns have in common? They’re all typically accompanied by electric cables, features that are becoming increasingly common as the range and number of electronic devices increases in most environments. Cables may often be looked upon as simple items that might be cumbersome or unsightly but that ensure frequently-used [...]
Going Armed. Authorized to carry firearms in the line of duty
Anytime, a corporation serves the general public, by an ” open door” customer policy, the thought of employees or contacts “going armed” is subject to much discussion and debate. Especially, in the financial industry where the bank must deal every day with a combination of customer traffic and the exposure of large sums of inviting [...]
Safety in the Office – What You Need to Know
In the same way accidents happen in the home, accidents can also occur in the office. Office employees are likely to be injured while going about their duties, for example, slip and fall injuries. According to recent studies, it was found that automobile accidents exceed the number of slip and fall accidents leading to death [...]
Intangible Dangers at the Workplace
A quick review of common safety concerns in the workplace or a glance at regulations for occupational safety will show that a great deal of thought and effort has gone into the prevention of accidents and injuries at work. While paying attention to injury risks in the workplace is certainly an important goal, there are [...]
Safety in Sections – Proactive or Reactive
In the transportation industry you have many governmental mandates such as the DOT and OSHA. However, what about the safety inspections? Where do they come into play? After all, safety is the name of the game in protecting the employees, customers and the monetary assets. Why have safety inspections? Simply put, to detect potential accident [...]
Tackling you’re difficult bosses
Every corporate employee has a perennial problem with his or her boss. This has been an age old problem and it will perhaps last forever. All said it does not actually generalize the situation. There are instances where a complete harmony exists between the boss and his employees. A superior is somebody in a company [...]
What you must know when using the Building Lift
The lift is a scientific invention that has made our lives easier. It is quick and saves our time and effort. But it is necessary that you are aware of the decorum that you are to follow before using the building lift. When you are waiting for the lift, know your destination and press the [...]
The Dangers of Occupational Stress
Job descriptions may sometimes list occupational hazard such as heavy lifting or long required hours, but in few cases do they mention the risk of stress. Present in nearly every field of work and every position, the threat of becoming stressed out at work may seem trivial, but stress can in fact be responsible for [...]
IS YOUR ATTITUDE IN THE ALTITUDE?
(The following article may be considered as a safety meeting agenda. Its contents are not all inclusive but should help prompt your thinking cap) Is your attitude in the altitude, In other words, is your safety attitude somewhere up in the clouds, rather than being “down to earth”. Your attitude is one of the most [...]
Workplace Evacuation Plan – The Benefits
Security at the workplace is an extremely crucial and should never be overlooked. In case of a disaster, all exit routes ought to be clearly marked and accessible to everyone in the building. Regardless of the numerous steps taken by the management to deter accidents, wholly preventing accidents from happening is extremely hard. The emergency [...]
How to Deal with a Difficult Boss
It’s quite possible for one to be frustrated at work if they do not know how to cope with a difficult boss. It’s frequently said, “People do not quit their jobs, and they quit their bosses.” Therefore, if you are searching for information on how to cope with a difficult boss, you will find the [...]
Do you have an Evacuation Plan?
No company expects an emergency or disaster to occur- especially one that affects them, their employees and customers. However, in this unpredictable time in which we live, the simple truth is that emergencies and disasters can and do strike anytime and anywhere. In fact, you and your employees could be forced to evacuate, even before [...]
Safety posters to have at your workplace
In our fast paced life, we are always in a hurry! We often ignore small details and make big mistakes. The posters act as constant reminders to the dangers we might face if we are not cautious. Here are certain safety posters to have at your workplace. We use the elevator in the workplace and [...]
Security and Safety issues while handling R and D projects
R and D refer to Research and Development. Projects dealing with research and development have to abide by the guidelines provided by the state. Here we will bring to focus certain points dealing with security and safety issues while handling R and D projects. We will begin with the safety and security of the people [...]