Encouraging Workers to Report Near Misses
An office worker trips on the edge of a rug, grabs a table and rights herself. A truck and trailer roll toward a concrete wall but the driver pulls the emergency brake in time to avoid problems. A door swings open narrowly missing an employee. A construction worker drops a hammer from the roof, but […]
First Aid and Emergency Response in the Workplace
First aid and emergency response in the workplace can be as simple as providing a bandage and a cold pack or as complex as requiring the use of an AED to treat cardiac arrest. Businesses are legally obligated to ensure their employees receive immediate attention in case of an emergency. All companies need to be […]
Making Sure your Health & Safety Program meets OHS guidelines
A company’s occupational health and safety policy is a statement of principles and general rules that guide action. It has the same importance as the other policies of the organization. Management must ensure that this health and safety policy is carried out and implemented through the establishment of a health and safety program that meets […]
