August 8, 2022
Many people experience stress on the job at some point in their careers. However, the problem may be more pervasive and dangerous than some employers realize. Causes of Stress in the Workplace According to a survey from the American Institute of Stress, 80% of workers feel stress on the job and nearly half say they
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June 2, 2022
Workplace safety includes consideration of long work hours, swing shifts, and other rotating schedules that have an impact on worker fatigue. According to OSHA, almost 15 million American workers have full-time jobs that require evening, night, rotating or other irregular shifts that contributes to worker fatigue. It is the employer’s responsibility to provide employees who
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August 16, 2021
An EHS management system can provide many benefits to an organization. Worker safety, meeting regulatory requirements, minimizing operational risks, and meeting the demands of your customer are just a few advantages of an efficient EHS system. For the success and safety of your business or operation, it’s important to have a smooth implementation of an
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June 18, 2020
Eye safety is a vital consideration across all industries. Use this guidance to enhance your efforts to address this especially dangerous type of workplace injury.
June 12, 2013
Although no specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards cover heat stress, the General Duty Clause protects employees against heat-related illnesses due to the hazard’s serious nature. While most will readily acknowledge it’s important to keep body temperature stable to prevent heat illness or even death, but many don’t recognize the basic factors involved
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