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.
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 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.
“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.
This study provides new insights into how stress affects productivity, particularly in combination with exercise and other lifestyle factors.
Early onset Alzheimer's disease symptoms, by definition, manifest in patients before age 65 and can occur as early as the thirties and forties.
"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.
A preliminary total of 107 workers were killed in Missouri in 2010, down from the 142 fatalities reported in 2009.
You already have many of the tools in place to achieve lofty corporate safety goals; what is needed is the spark.
Researchers are showing a renewed interest in studying workload factors and looking for efficient ways to evaluate it.
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'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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The employee led internal investigations that revealed widespread and pervasive wire, mail, and bank fraud involving Countrywide employees.
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.
“No effective intervention exists to improve employment outcomes following any cancer diagnosis, including breast cancer,” said author Mary Sesto.