Written by Greg Funk Published On Oct 1st, 2018 0 Comments If a company employs a safety professional, their role is to mitigate as much risk as possible and eventually generate savings for the company. The simple fact is injuries waste money (lots of money) and therefore are to be avoided…. Keep Reading
Written by Greg Funk Published On Sep 7th, 2018 0 Comments The good news for the manual crowd is that the gap can be easily bridged (once they realize how far they’ve been left behind). Today’s safety programs allow forward-thinking companies to avoid a great deal of wasted effort, poor Corrective… Keep Reading
Written by Mark Hartney Published On Aug 1st, 2018 0 Comments What is a Recordable Injury? First, we must look at what OSHA defines as a recordable injury. An injury or illness would be considered recordable for: Any work-related fatality Any work-related injury/illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away… Keep Reading
Written by Mark Hartney Revised On Jul 16th, 2018 0 Comments Mitigating Liability A large portion of the liability can be avoided upfront with proper pre-hire risk management strategies. A controlling employer should consider the following factors before selecting or hiring subcontractors: Work History OSHA Safety Report Card and other Safety… Keep Reading
Written by Mark Hartney Published On Jun 11th, 2018 0 Comments Implementing an effective safety and health management system has been shown to significantly reduce costs associated with workers’ compensation payments, medical expenses and lost productivity. In addition, employers often find that process and other changes made to improve workplace safety… Keep Reading
