Health and safety induction is designed to help new employees get up to speed on health and safety regulations in their workplace, as well as educate them on the hazards they may encounter during their tenure at the company. This course should be compulsory and taken by all employees new to the firm, not just … Read more
In this article, we will be considering “Power Tools Safety“. With so many power tools on the market, it can be hard to know which ones are safe to use and which ones you should avoid using at all costs. If you don’t properly use your power tools, they can be downright dangerous to operate—especially … Read more
A construction site, no matter how small or large, is an extremely dangerous environment to work in. There are countless risks around every corner, from uneven ground and heavy machinery to falling objects and windstorms. According to statistics, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in, with injury rates far … Read more
Public liability insurance is not legally required under UK law, but it is highly advisable—and often contractually required—if your business interacts with the public, visits or invites people to your premises, or is at risk of causing injury or property damage to third parties. In other words, you don’t have to by statute carry public … Read more
Going to college is an exciting experience, not only for the student but for the whole family. It marks the beginning of a period of personal independence and a changing dynamic between parents and children. You can also watch with pride as your child takes on more responsibility and learns life skills that will benefit … Read more
Role of Nurse Practitioners in Promoting Health and Safety at Work – Nurse practitioners (NPs) are becoming a vital part of the healthcare industry, supplementing roles during professional shortages. There are currently 234,690 NPs working in the field to date, and this will only increase as their employment rates are set to grow by 1.3%. Nurse … Read more
Health and safety requirements are essential for every business, but it’s even more critical for the automotive industry since employees are often at high risk. Failing to meet the regulatory guidelines on health and safety could lead to legal action and hefty fines from the Health and Safety Executive. And if one of your employees … Read more
It’s no secret that mental health in the workplace is a hot topic, and with good reason. According to Mental Health America, over 70 million adults suffer from mental illness in the United States every year, costing companies around $190 billion in lost productivity and increased healthcare costs. As our workplaces become increasingly competitive and … Read more
Laws that set clear employer duties, require risk assessment and reporting, empower regulators to inspect and penalize, and guarantee no-fault compensation do reduce workplace accidents and their costs. Randomized OSHA inspections in the U.S., for example, cut recordable injuries by about 9–10% and reduced injury costs by 26% without harming jobs or sales. This is … Read more
We try our best to live safe and secure lives, but unfortunately, some situations are sometimes out of our hands. An emergency or tragic crisis can strike anytime, with no obvious warning or notification. A spur-of-the-moment challenge ignites anxiety, but under such conditions, there’s a need to stay calm to cope with the critical case. … Read more