Workers need to be thinking about their safety and the safety of their coworkers throughout the workday or shift not just for the few minutes at the morning gathering to briefly discuss the JSA and sign it before starting the work of the day. Ask any worker and they will Read more
The Experience Modification Rate (EMR), also known as the Experience Modifier or E-Mod, is an extremely important factor in workers’ compensation insurance. The EMR is used to adjust an employer’s premium based on their claim history compared to others in the same industry. Other factors are figured into the EMR Read more
Have you ever thought of “why am I doing this thankless job of being a Safety Professional”? If so, maybe we are looking at the reasons for being a Safety Professional all wrong. In the Christmas movie titled “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), the main character George Bailey in a Read more
Industrial environments can be hot and humid, posing a significant threat to worker safety and health. Heat stress, a condition caused by the body’s inability to cool itself effectively, can lead to debilitating and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Therefore, prioritizing heat stress prevention is paramount for any industrial operation. This article Read more
What is your EMR? The experience modification rate (EMR), or e-mod, plays a pivotal role in determining the pricing strategy for workers’ compensation coverage. By comparing the actual loss experience of the company with the average, expected loss experience of a company with similar risk classifications, the EMR is used Read more
As Winter settles in on us we need to be prepared to work safely in the impending cold weather which includes driving in less than perfect conditions created by the cold weather. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021 there were 395 fatal crashes with an Read more
In this last quarter of 2023, many companies are planning for 2024 with budgets, schedules, operational improvements, business goals, and identifying safety objectives, one item to consider is that of the annual training required by OSHA regulations. Now is a good time to plan for training that will be needed Read more
It is important for workers to know and understand that they have as much responsibility, if not more, for their own safety at work! Employers have duties and responsibilities placed on them by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Act). In section 5(a)(1)of the Act, known as the Read more
What is the difference between OSHA Compliance and Contractor Management & Qualification? For the past 10+ years I have assisted clients with their contractor pre-qualification and maintenance on the various contractor management and qualification websites (i.e., ISNetworld, Veriforce, etc.). Over time, I have come to realize that there is an Read more
With Spring being upon us, now is the time to review your Emergency Action Plan and how it specifically addresses Spring weather hazards for your employees. We should assess for the types of hazards that Spring weather presents to the employees. Then review with our employees how these hazards and Read more