Workplace injuries happen more often than we think they do. In fact, every 7 seconds, a worker is injured on the job. That’s a pretty daunting statistic and the more we neglect workplace safety, the more we contribute to those numbers instead of reducing them. The National Safety Council has derived this colorful infographic that …
Workplace fatigue is caused by a lack of sleep, and adequate sleep is an absolute necessity for everyone. Without enough sleep, it can affect you drastically both physically and mentally- often affecting every area of your life. People who don’t get enough sleep can actually be a danger to other people, particularly at work in …
Before OSHA was indoctrinated in the 1970’s, workplace injuries and illnesses were the norm. Large industrial companies were taking advantage of their employees and had virtually no concern for their safety, which made them seem almost dispensable. Finally the U.S. government realized how unethical it was to disregard employee safety, and workplace injuries and illnesses …
Not valuing safety is very costly to a business. How costly? Well if you’re an industrial company, industrial injuries sustained by employees can cost you a fortune. The following infographic breaks down exactly how much financial damage that a lack of safety can have on a business.Share this infographic on your favorite social media outlet! …
It’s no secret that some people learn differently than others. This can include visual aids, a lecturer, or hard material to read off from to absorb the information. In regards to workplace safety, it become important that we take into account the different ways in which employees retain the information communicated by the company. Being …
As the workforce gets younger and younger due to baby boomers moving closer to retirement, we’ll see major changes in workplace safety. The new generation needs just as much emphasis on the importance of workplace safety as generations before them. The following infographic goes into specifics regarding the age of the current workforce and the …
Workplace injuries are incredibly tragic, especially since many can be prevented with proper safety measures and compliance. What some companies don’t realize is that safety isn’t just a box to check—it’s an investment with a high ROI. Injuries and illnesses on the job can be very costly, much more so than investing in the right …
Warehouses, though typically large and open, can house dangerous safety hazards that have the potential to harm or injure warehouse workers if there isn’t a culture of safety. But warehouse safety hazards can be avoided if the proper steps are taken, and everyone works toward maintaining a safe environment. The following infographic gives that harrowing …
