We can all agree that working in a safe environment is vital in order to get the job done. Workplace safety should not only be important to employees, but also to employers, as it is their responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. According to the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), about 4,600 workers were killed on the job in 2012, and many other injuries occur each year, many of which could be prevented. There are many laws that protect employees when they get injured on the job, and it is the employer’s job to report all workplace injuries to the Occupational Safety Health Administration. I want to share some tips with you that can help encourage safety in the workplace and also prevent any injuries.

Human ResourcesGuest UserSeptember 19, 2017OSHA, Compliance, Workplace Safety, TrainingComment

Addressing Workplace Violence

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about 2 million employees are victims of workplace violence each year, and that’s not including cases that go unreported. But what is defined as “workplace violence”? Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical being, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening behavior that occurs at a work setting. A work setting is any location, either temporary or permanent, where an employee performs work duties. Those who can be affected are employees, customers, clients, and even employers. Some examples of workplace violence are beatings, psychological traumas, threats, obscene phone calls, intimidation, being followed, insulted, shouted at, etc.

Human Resources, BusinessGuest UserAugust 26, 2016Workplace Violence, OSHAComment