June is National Safety Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe in the workplace and anyplace. One of the weekly topics this year focuses on Roadway Safety, so what a perfect time to discuss the importance of a commercial vehicle safety program for your tribal enterprise. Having an effective commercial vehicle… Read More
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Employers, help workers prevent worksite fatigue [infographic]
Sitting all day on the job isn’t good for any of us, we know. However, standing all day has its own set of drawbacks as well. There are ways to help that aching back and prevent worksite fatigue – but employers need to know the ropes and encourage healthy habits with their workers. “75 percent… Read More
Distracted driving prevention: How NOT to be a statistic
Share these guidelines to aid in your tribe’s distracted driving prevention Summer is here, and that means more people are hitting the road. This is an excellent time for travel; however, it is also the time of the year when most roadway accidents occur. Better weather usually means an increased volume of traffic, and drivers… Read More
Basic Ladder Safety in the workplace
Use ladders safely so workers don’t fall down on the job At some point or another, we’ve all needed to retrieve an object or perform a task at a height that’s just beyond our reach. When that happens, are your tribal employees reaching for approved ladders or stepstools or the most convenient substitute? Ground-level falls… Read More
Preventing workplace slips, trips and falls
Walking nine to five: How to prevent workplace slips, trips and falls Despite being one of the most easily preventable hazards, slips, trips and falls (STFs) continue to be a leading cause of workplace accidents, hospital visits and insurance claims. The conditions that lead to these types of incidents are often very minor – a… Read More
Safety Leadership: The Ultimate Risk Management Strategy
How safety leadership enhances your risk management program Safety leadership is a key factor in every company’s risk management strategy. Every organization wants to be safe, but what constitutes as safe practice for one may not be adequate for another. Tackling safety can be a daunting prospect. It can be tempting to simply compile a… Read More
Clear heavy snow off your roof quickly and safely
Depending on the size of your roof, overhead snow cover could weigh thousands of pounds. Remove it quickly, but with employee safety top of mind. The forecasters and their predictive models were correct. Your region has been hit by a severe winter storm, with major, perhaps record-setting, snowfall and bone-chilling temperatures and winds. Local businesses,… Read More
Distracted driving and your employees
A deeper dive into distracted driving: stats and tips on how NOT to be a stat Distracted driving is a factor in 80 percent of crashes, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This issue of driver distractions is not only increasing auto accidents and raising personal auto rates – it’s also an increasing… Read More
It’s National Preparedness Month: Time to make emergency plans for the future
Create emergency plans for your family and tribal entity during National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools and communities…. Read More
How employers can help manage workplace stress
While occasional, light stress can be good, helping us achieve that goal, finish that project and overcome obstacles – too much stress is detrimental to our health, both physical and mental. Employers, learn how you can recognize workplace stress in individual members of your team, and how you can help them overcome much of the… Read More