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Workplace violence: Forklift operator pushes supervisor

February 2, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

If an employee complains after picking a fight with a supervisor and then gets fired, does it count as retaliation? Read on to learn what happened and how a judge ruled.

Stress: The hidden factor in workplace accidents

January 31, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

Stress is often overlooked in safety programs, but it’s also frequently the hidden cause of accidents. Read on to learn how safety managers can help workers reduce stress and prevent workplace accidents.

Ergo: Get the right mix of training, policy, technology

January 26, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

There’s no way to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, but there are things you can try in your ergonomics program that can help workers. Read on to learn what they are and how they help.

Was it job-related illness – or just an unexplained death?

January 24, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

Did a worker contract a host of illnesses that led to his death on the job, or was it a tragic coincidence? Read on to learn what the court ruled, and how you can keep your worksite safe from these types of problems.

3 keys to prevent fires from spreading

January 19, 2012 by TJ Oneill

Most workplace fires are contained quickly, for one of two reasons: The company had its act together, or it got lucky. You don’t want to rely on luck. To make sure your work area’s protected against spreading fires, inspect for the following:

Does hearing protection count as controlling noise?

January 17, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

In noisy environments, you need to do more than offer workers hearing protection. If possible, you need to find ways to control the noise, too. Read on to learn why hearing protection isn’t enough to prevent an OSHA citation.

Conditions that make alarms useless

January 12, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

How well do your workers respond to safety alarms? The answer could make the difference between a minor incident and a tragedy. Here are some reasons people don’t respond quickly to alarms.

Distracted boss plus inattentive worker adds up to tragedy

January 10, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

A supervisor on his cell phone failed to notice a hazard that put a worker in a coma for months. Read on to learn what happened, and how you can prevent it at your workplace.

Overreaching pays off – with a bad shoulder

January 5, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

Workers have to reach for a lot of things – tools, materials, equipment – during the day. But a reach too far can result in costly injury. Read on to learn how something as seemingly minor as overreaching can lead to a serious injury and ensuing workers comp claims.

Prepare for carbon monoxide leaks

January 3, 2012 by Lori Sereditch

If carbon monoxide (CO) leaked in your workplace, would your workers exit the area safely, or unknowingly stay put? Read on to learn how you can protect your workers from carbon monoxide hazards.