by Jean LeBlanc | May 7, 2024 | blog, Workplace safety
National Safety Stand-Down Week: Protect workers from fall hazards Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and more than 10,000 suffer serious injuries. They are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job...
by Jean LeBlanc | Apr 23, 2024 | Workplace safety
There’s no doubt that workplace substance abuse on the part of your workers impacts employee safety along with the number and frequency of workers’ benefit claims. But there are steps you can take to curb these incidents and lower your risk of claims caused primarily...
by Jean LeBlanc | Jan 16, 2024 | Workplace safety
OSHA has announced their preliminary list of the top ten workplace violations for fiscal year 2023. Topping the list for the 13th year in a row is fall protection. The number of violations in each category increased from last year. Furthermore, the US...
by Jean LeBlanc | Oct 17, 2023 | Business continuity plan, News, Workplace safety
Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Floods. Earthquakes. Fires. Storms. Various parts of the country endure the brunt of Mother Nature’s tantrums at different times. Prepare now with these tips for business recovery after a natural disaster, to protect both employees and...
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by Jean LeBlanc | Sep 19, 2023 | Business continuity plan, News, Workplace safety
September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by CDC, EPA, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and other federal agencies, the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps,...
by Jean LeBlanc | Aug 15, 2023 | News, Workplace safety
Minimize workplace slips, trips and falls with these tips Despite being one of the most easily preventable hazards, slips, trips and falls (STFs) continue to be a leading cause of workplace accidents, hospital visits and insurance claims. The conditions that lead to...
