In 2022, there were over 5,000 deaths in the workplace, and private industry employers reported 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses. On a financial level, employers in the United ...

Safety culture refers to the ways that safety issues are addressed in a workplace. It often reflects “the attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values that employees share in relation to safety.” 1 The ...

Everyone knows that the cost of doing business is expensive, especially as it is often measured by various criteria. And while insurance costs for businesses continue to skyrocket across the board, ...

Supervisors should set specific safety behavior expectations and demonstrate proper procedures rather than just issuing vague directives. Address unsafe acts immediately by engaging with employees, ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. As a business owner and safety professional, I have always ...

An effective safety program is not just nice to have. It is a must-have in today’s market. Leading companies will tell you that their safety programs are a competitive advantage and their ...

Engage employees in meaningful safety conversations to foster shared responsibility and ownership of safety culture. Leadership commitment is crucial; safety must be prioritized and modeled from the ...