Workers are Asking: What About Us?

As the presidency has continued, more and more people wonder if Trump’s presidency favors employers over workers and their rights.

Department of Labor Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the OSH Act

On Jan. 21, the Department of Labor (DOL) celebrates the 1970 OSH Act with “Protecting the American Workforce Campaign.”

Long-Awaited Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves to the House

Many are calling the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ‘long overdue’—and it has advanced with bipartisan support to the House floor for a vote. Here’s what you need to know as employer or pregnant employee.

Where are the Officers? OHS Officers Absent at Canadian Refinery Lockout

Since the lockout at a Co-op refinery began on Dec. 5, the provincial labour ministry has not received any reports of injuries or dangerous occurrences. Yet, OHS officers have not visited the Regina refinery since the lockout began.

Workplace Safety in the Gig Economy Is Anyone Actually Paying Attention

The gig economy has created a seismic shift to the traditional workplace model. With new (and oftentimes inexperienced) workers performing dangerous tasks in a “faster is better” manner, workplace safety has the potential to fall through the cracks.

Seventeen Employees File a Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Over Workplace Violence

Chicago workers accuse McDonald’s of not protecting or fostering their safety in the workplace after hundreds of violent, onsite cases. The company is now facing an expensive court case.

Safety Plan Tool

Are Injuries Your Money Pit?

In this presentation we will explore the challenges present when these three departments do not work in concert with one another. It is not unusual for "turf issues" to emerge over time, which ultimately erodes the effectiveness and success of each department and the expedient recovery of the injured employee.

Can Behavior-Based Safety Transform a Safety Culture?

For 25 years, Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) has proven to be an effective tool for the reduction of workplace accidents. With some simple yet meaningful modification, BBS can become an extremely effective tool to create, coach and achieve sustainable safety culture excellence. The great news: This can happen in a short amount of time!

Improve Safety While Reducing Costs!

Improve safety while reducing both the direct and indirect costs of incidents through an investment in a modern safety incentive program. The information will be delivered jointly by a safety professional and an incentive specialist for maximum impact.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Hiring

Many employers make hiring decisions regarding applicants with criminal convictions depending upon whether the offense was labeled by the state statute as a felony or misdemeanor. Some employers have policies, written and unwritten, that a person convicted of a misdemeanor is always eligible for employment while someone convicted of a felony is either automatically disqualified or requires further scrutiny before being considered. So how should an employer consider conviction records?

Meet Workit Health

Welcome to Workit, a whole new way to kick addictive behaviors to the curb. Our innovative digital health program blends the best of behavioral science, technology, and human-centered design. Learn more at http://workithealth.com/.

Careers in Manufacturing – Production Leader

Growing up working side-by-side with her dad solving problems and discovering how things worked sparked the love of #STEM and learning to apply the sciences for Lisa Callender, Production Leader at a Dow. Lisa wants others to know that STEM Careers are more than studying science and math in school. It’s about solving world problems; making products that help the world; and leaving work every day knowing you made a difference.

Safety Tip: Conflict De-escalation Tips

Anticipating potential conflict is important, and there are many verbal and non-verbal cues to be mindful of as situations unfold. This Vivid Learning Systems video explains how to de-escalate conflict situations at work. According to OSHA, employees working alone, working late at night, or working in high-crime areas, are all more likely to be subjected to an act of violence. Share this free safety tip with workers to support your training program. Find more learnatvivid.com.