Category: Employee training

Realizing the benefits of safety plans

Written safety plans are often the foundation of an organization’s safety program – spelling out safety goals, identifying hazards and controls, outlining standards and training, documenting procedures, specifying roles and responsibilities, and establishing lines and methods of communication and feedback.

Responding to an active shooter in the workplace

There’s no one-size-fits-all active shooter response method when it comes to training; consider the abilities of your employees, the design of your facility, and your specific industry. The two most common responses to active shooter situations are run, hide, fight and ALICE.

I received an OSHA violation. What do I do next?

Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to turn things around. In fact, 60 of the 330 companies in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program in 2012 obtained removals from the program within 2 years. By fully understanding your rights and responsibilities following a violation, you can restore good standing with OSHA while maintaining a safer and more productive workplace.

Canned vs. custom safety programs

While safety has always been a priority in the workplace, the way businesses approach this topic has evolved over the years. Instead of waiting to respond to injuries, workplaces are being more proactive in seeking out and mitigating potential hazards before they lead to employee injuries.