Here are the latest trends to look out for this summer regarding lone worker safety.
With occupational PTSD still in need of more visibility, employers must know that it can easily apply to some workers.
Whitewater, Wisconsin-based John’s Disposal Service Inc. and John’s Recycling Inc. were fined $367,401 in proposed penalties.
The company initially faced $183,207 in proposed penalties for its 12 serious violations.
The screening identified the industry’s chronic safety violators putting miners at risk.
Zachary M. Radford brings over two decades of experience to the organization.
Nominations must be submitted by August 16, 2024 to receive consideration.
Ecore International Inc. now faces $299,591 in proposed penalties.
Building a safety-first culture in the workplace is crucial for reducing incidents, improving productivity, and ensuring long-term business success.
Proper maintenance of water trucks on construction sites is essential for optimal performance and safety on the job site.
Miller Building Systems LLC faces $354,912 in proposed penalties.
Effective workplace safety relies on tailored solutions incorporating human factors and ergonomics to address industry-specific risks and cultivate a proactive safety culture.
The manufacturing industry could require 3.8 million jobs to be filled within the next decade.
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance.