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OSHA recordable incidents and workplace safety compliance

OSHA Recordable Incidents: When to Record an Injury

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The Challenge Workplace injuries are an inevitable part of running a business—some minor, others more serious. Regardless of severity, employers must know which incidents are considered OSHA recordable incidents or not. While the rules…
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Work Injuries - Main Types and Causes

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Work injuries are all too common in the workplace. Just this year alone, workplace injuries will cost businesses over $59 billion, and that number continues to increase every year. Among the list of top workplace injuries, the “usual suspects”…
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5 Ergonomics Tips For Desk & Office Workers

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Ergonomics, or the study of people’s efficiency in the workplace, is a fast-growing field of research. Part of ergonomics is designing the workplace individually for everyone’s physical status, and lowering the number of Musculoskeletal…
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Optimizing the Machine: How to Mitigate Machinery’s Biggest Downfall

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Every year, an estimated 800 deaths and 18,000 injuries cripple the workforce solely as a result of workers operating machinery. Since the Industrial Revolution, the momentum behind increased production and productivity has come from one main…
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New Pig Grippy Floor Mats: a Small Change with Drastic Implications

Just like poor training or unwarranted spending, poor floor protection is a culprit that results in huge costs every year, no matter how unsuspecting it may seem. Every day, 25,000 slip, trip, or fall at work. This adds up to around $70 billion…
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Long Term Safety Solutions: How New Equipment Can Boost Profit for a Company

There have been some recent trends in new pieces of personal protective equipment, or PPE. For example, equipment is becoming more personalized and comfortable. New respiratory devices are being produced that allow users to have facial hair,…
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Determining the Best Way to Alleviate Risk Surrounding Repair Work

Too much of a good thing is a very real thing when dealing with insurance. Sometimes less is better when dealing with repair work coverage. What makes it even worse, is that a lot of people struggle to understand the complexities of endorsements.Seen…
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Local Law 196 Outlines Site Safety Training Requirements for NYC Construction Sites

New York City’s Department of Buildings released requirements for Site Safety Training. For workers employed on projects with an active Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent, the following rules will…