Are You Ready?  September is National Preparedness Month!

September is National Preparedness Month!

According to NSC Injury Facts,  In 2023 there were a total of 75,104 weather events reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) resulting in 3,875 injuries and 877 deaths.  The top three weather events which caused the most deaths in 2023 were Heat, Wildfire and Tornado.  The top three weather events which caused the most injuries in 2023 were Heat, Tornado and Winter Weather.  Know the risks in your region and prepare a plan.  Talk to your family and your employees, ensure they know their roles in the event of an emergency.

Read More
Carmen Shafer Carmen Shafer

In the Dog Days of Summer – Guard Against Heat Stress

Recently, OSHA announced a new proposed rule to address heat stress at work. It is important for employers to recognize that the current lack of an OSHA standard directly addressing heat stress does not mean there is no duty of care to protect employees and prevent heat related injuries and illnesses.

Read More
Carmen Shafer Carmen Shafer

Safety on a Budget? Part 1: Safety Training

Are you a safety professional working with limited resources? Are you wracking your brain trying to figure out how to provide quality safety training and education for your team, yet still fit within your budget? In this first Safety on a Budget post, we will review 4 cost effective ways to obtain quality safety training for your team.

Read More