Health And Safety Training

Working at a desk can be a real pain … literally.

Aside from the commonly cited complaints about carpal tunnel symptoms, cramped workspaces, and tension headaches, there’s one thing that arguably surpasses them all in its ability to derail your workers: back pain.

Some 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives, … Continue Reading »

If your workplace is not based outdoors, you may not give a whole lot of thought to sun protection. But you should.

Unless you have a staff composed of vampires, they get at least some exposure to the sun on most days.

And you probably hope for more. If your corporate wellness promotion efforts are working, you’d … Continue Reading »

No matter how attentive you are to matters of worker safety, the bottom line is that accidents happen. (And when they do, they affect your company’s bottom line.)

People slip, trip, and fall; protective equipment malfunctions; and even the most well-devised safety measures fail to account for all possible scenarios in which your workers can get … Continue Reading »

The unfortunate truth about an emergency is that you’re never quite as prepared as you think you are.

Emergencies are unpredictable by definition. They breed alarm and often stir up panic; therefore, when they do strike, any emergency training you or your employees have undergone might go right out the window in the chaos.

That’s why you … Continue Reading »

It’s a fact of life: Accidents happen.

People slip, cars collide, and potential injuries seem to be lurking around every corner. And even if you covered every surface of your workplace in bubble wrap, you still wouldn’t be able to prevent 100% of accidents 100% of the time.

After all, your employees have lives outside the office, … Continue Reading »

As important as it is to get regular exercise, it’s just as crucial to do it the right way.

Exercise safety is a topic that is often overlooked in the effort to encourage employees to start a fitness regimen.

While it’s tempting to focus on that end goal, it’s a good idea to tout safety tips and … Continue Reading »

At any given moment, without any notice whatsoever, an ordinary Monday morning could turn into a life-or-death scenario. Are you and your employees prepared to thwart a potential tragedy?

A recent study of the benefits of placing defibrillators in public places in the United States and Canada found that the practice can save the lives of … Continue Reading »