Human Resources


Social Media Plays Role in Employee Engagement, Study Says

The paper describes the appeal and use of electronic gamification: a technology-based approach that uses elements of social game design for solving business problems, inspiring new product sales, and improving customer service.

ISEA Releases New Fall Protection Guidance Documents

Prepared by manufacturers in the ISEA Fall Protection Group, the use and selection guide describes the process of developing a corporate fall protection program and explains the components of fall protection systems.

NIOSH Releases Materials on Call Center Noise Hazards

NIOSH research shows that workers at call and dispatch centers may face several hazards, including acoustic trauma from a sudden spike in noise levels and background noise from an incoming call.

California Labor Dept. Issues $499,000 Fine for Wage Violations at Multiple Warehouses

“In California, employers are required to provide basic protections for workers that include payment of at least minimum wage, overtime, and workers’ compensation coverage,” said DIR Acting Director Christine Baker.

Exercising to Reduce Stress May Not Increase Productivity: ACOEM

This study provides new insights into how stress affects productivity, particularly in combination with exercise and other lifestyle factors.

If the symptoms persist and a cause is not determined, it is important to encourage the employee to confer with a specialist, such as a neurologist, geriatrician, or geriatric psychiatrist with experience in dementia.

Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease in the Workplace

Early onset Alzheimer's disease symptoms, by definition, manifest in patients before age 65 and can occur as early as the thirties and forties.

Panel Recommends Changes in Air Traffic Controller Training

"This report shows us we are doing a great job, but there are things we can and will do better,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt.

Workplace Deaths Drop 25 Percent in Missouri

A preliminary total of 107 workers were killed in Missouri in 2010, down from the 142 fatalities reported in 2009.



Engage to Go from Good to Great

You already have many of the tools in place to achieve lofty corporate safety goals; what is needed is the spark.

How's Your Workload?

Researchers are showing a renewed interest in studying workload factors and looking for efficient ways to evaluate it.

Five Reasons Why Your People Are in Danger

Employees must have a clear understanding of whom to go to with a complaint and how this is to be reported. There should be no confusion.

APIC Launches 'Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients' Initiative

APIC's survey found that infection prevention and environmental services professionals believe there is a need for additional education and resources to facilitate successful prevention of health care-associated infections.

Study Confirms Cash Not the Best Employee Motivator

"When used properly, non-cash awards, like merchandise and travel, have indeed proven to be more effective and therefore more efficient than traditional forms of compensation when used properly in a total-rewards mix," said IRF President Melissa Van Dyke.

Fifteen Australian Codes of Practice Published

Taking the next step in the process of enacting a national work health and safety regulatory scheme, Safe Work Australia opened the comment periods Sept. 26 for draft codes on fall protection, first aid, chemical safety, and more.

DOL Sues Dentist for Firing Worker who Complained about Needlestick Hazards

According to the complaint, the employer discharged a dental assistant who raised concerns about an office procedure that required workers to remove protective caps from contaminated needles before putting the needles in disposal containers for sharps.

Cintas Names Top Four Restaurant Injuries

By implementing a first aid program developed with the specific challenges and injuries of a foodservice operation in mind, restaurants can help protect their workers and reduce exposure.

OSHA, NIOSH Release Nail Gun Safety Guide

It says injury prevention is possible if contractors take steps such as using full sequential trigger nail guns, establishing nail gun work procedures, and providing workers with personal protective equipment.

Bank of America to Pay $930,000 to Worker Following Whistleblower Investigation

The employee led internal investigations that revealed widespread and pervasive wire, mail, and bank fraud involving Countrywide employees.

ASSE Announces New Prevention-Through-Design Standard

The Z590.3 standard focuses specifically on the avoidance, elimination, reduction, and control of occupational safety and health hazards and risks in the design and redesign process.

Web Tool Aims to Improve Workplace for Breast Cancer Survivors

“No effective intervention exists to improve employment outcomes following any cancer diagnosis, including breast cancer,” said author Mary Sesto.

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