Safety Updates

“We couldn’t anticipate that a worker would completely disregard his safety training and reach into the danger zone of a hazardous machine,” said George, the supervisor. “I disagree,” replied Tammy, the compliance officer. “You could’ve known that …

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Safety insight: Do your crew members have written procedures they can follow for all potentially hazardous tasks? If not, work with your safety manager to develop step-by-step instructions for each dangerous job. What happened: A worker was …

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Would a staff member experiencing pain that could be linked to his or her job duties tell you about the pain? A recent survey suggests that the employee might not alert you to pain caused by the job. The survey of 1,000 U.S. employees conducted by …

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Let your crew members know that if they suffer an injury on the job because they were engaging in physical violence, they won’t be eligible for workers’ comp benefits. For proof, consider the plight of an employee who was hurt while arguing with …

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Summary: An animal rescue shelter employee who loved dogs was fatally mauled by two pit bulls that had been trained to fight. The incident: When volunteers with the Second Chance Animal Alliance (SCAA), Water Valley, MI, found out that a …

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Summary: Two young girls were tragically burned to death in an explosion and fire. The girls had been sitting in a break room waiting for their dad to finish working. The incident: Dylan Danielson was anxious to complete his job duties as a …

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