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Connected Safety and COVID-19: What Blackline Safety’s Cody Slater Has to Say

Connected Safety and COVID-19: What Blackline Safety’s Cody Slater Has to Say

Connected safety and data collection are crucial to worker safety—but maybe now more than ever during the pandemic and its many remote workers. Read what Blackline Safety’s CEO Cody Slater thinks about the role of connected safety today and tomorrow.

Motor Vehicle Fatality Rates Up 14 Percent in March, Despite COVID-19

A recent report from the National Safety Council (NSC) shares some surprising and tragic news: fatalities from motor vehicle crashes jumped 14 percent in the month of March despite quarantines.

Safety Protocols for Shifting from Office to Home

Safety Protocols for Shifting from Office to Home

Although staff no longer must make the commute into the office, safety hazards can and do still exist in the home. Here's your WFH safety checklist.

Is it Allergies or the Coronavirus?

Pollen is in the air—and that means it’s allergy season. During the pandemic, however, it can be hard to tell the difference between your average allergy and the coronavirus.

Work from Home Burnout? It’s Real, and It’s Common Nowadays

Work from Home Burnout? It’s Real, and It’s Common Nowadays

We’ve heard about ways to avoid burnout in various jobs, but what about burnout when working from home? Here are some things to watch out for and some tips on how to avoid it.

Best Practices to Avoid Injuries in Recognition of National Electrical Safety Month

Best Practices to Avoid Injuries in Recognition of National Electrical Safety Month

In recognition of May being National Electrical Safety Month, both employers and workers across occupational sectors need to be aware of the dangers electrical hazards can pose and take precautions to prevent electrical-related injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

Scared to Return to Work? Can’t with Kids at Home?

As businesses begin to reopen, many Americans are still wary of going to work, or cannot because they lack access to childcare. Here’s what you need to know, according to one NPR article.

Tesla’s Return to Work Playbook: Guidance in the Face of Law Violation

Despite reports of Tesla CEO Elon Musk disobeying government orders to reopen his car factories, the famous vehicle manufacturer has released a Return to Work Playbook.



Healthcare Workers Suffer from PTSD and Burnout During COVID-19

Healthcare Workers Suffer from PTSD and Burnout During COVID-19

It’s no question that medical workers suffer some traumatic and difficult situations on the job, but during the pandemic, their mental health has taken a very hard hit. One article recounts the stories of some workers’ struggles with PTSD, anxiety and even suicide during this time.

How to Successfully Manage Remote Employees

The ranks of remote employees are growing. While working from home comes with a unique set of challenges, it is possible for remote employees to not only survive, but thrive, whether the arrangement is temporary or permanent.

A COVID Analysis Goes Viral: How the Virus Spreads Indoors, Outdoors and in Other Spaces

A COVID Analysis Goes Viral: How the Virus Spreads Indoors, Outdoors and in Other Spaces

One Dartmouth Professor and scientist’s blog post on the science behind the coronavirus and what it takes to get infected has gone viral—and the explanations are straightforward and easy to understand.

Maryland Enacts AIHA-Support Bill Protecting Workers from Heat Stress

A new bill in Maryland requires employers to protect employees from heat-related illness caused by heat stress.

OSHA’s Alert to Protect Retail Pharmacy Workers from COVID-19

The Department of Labor just issued safety tips for employers to protect retail pharmacy workers from exposure to the coronavirus.

How Technology & Data are Being Used to Help Companies Return to Work

How Technology & Data are Being Used to Help Companies Return to Work

The foundations of return-to-work will be built on three primary areas: awareness, communication and action. All of them can be achieved through technology and data collection.

Twitter Says Its Employees Will Work from Home Permanently

This week, Twitter told employees their work from home positions are permanent, and there will be no in person invents until at least 2021.

Work from Home is Here to Stay: Expert Advice on Improvements

No matter where you work from, it’s important to have good posture and a healthy workstation. Here are five work environment tips from chiropractor Dr. Chad Henriksen.

How AI-Driven Algorithms Improve an Individual’s Ergonomic Safety

How AI-Driven Algorithms Improve an Individual’s Ergonomic Safety

With the use of AI-driven (Artificially Intelligent) algorithms, the pressure of personal worker safety is relieved from organizations and transferred to individuals. Workers are empowered by using personalised feedback and learning about their actions.

Asbestos Removal During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Asbestos Removal During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The treatment of asbestos has become that much more precarious given the outbreak of COVID-19. Here are some tips for asbestos removal and caution against coronavirus with limited PPE.

OSHA’s Safety Notice for the Dental Industry Practitioners During COVID-19

A recent news release from OSHA gives tips for workers in the dental industry to protect themselves from coronavirus exposure.

Tips to Connect and Find Joy While Social Distancing

Humans are social creatures, and this new season has been tough on many of us. Here are five ways you can foster joy and creativity from your home.

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