Winter weather may look magical, but the slush, ice and snow that come with it can make walking a treacherous activity. Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury worldwide, and seasonal precipitation in winter months can greatly increase the likelihood of these types of injuries. Protect the people at your facilities by… Read More
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Promote safe driving with a commercial vehicle safety program
An effective commercial vehicle safety program for your tribal enterprise should include: Management policy statement Driver selection Driver training Driver monitoring Driver supervision Accident investigation & reporting Vehicle maintenance Safety motivation & recognition Vehicle operating safety Having an effective commercial vehicle safety program can help reduce not only vehicle accidents, but also business operating costs…. Read More
Inspect facilities for accessibility to enable the disabled
One of the main goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to afford protections for those with disabilities in public spaces. While great strides towards this goal have been made since the act was first passed, complete accessibility for everyone remains an ongoing journey. Every person’s needs are unique, and the term “accessibility”… Read More
Share these safe driving tips with your contractors and tribal business owners
These safe driving tips will help your insured’s drivers Driving safely is a learned behavior. Too often we become complacent and distracted behind the wheel. Eventually it catches up with us. For that reason, we’re providing a list of safe driving tips to share with your tribal clients, so that they can pass them along… Read More
What’s the cost of employee disengagement? [Infographic]
A recent Gallup poll shows that nearly three-fourths of U.S. workers are disengaged employees. You’ve no doubt seen the signs of employee disengagement at some time in your business. A worker barely puts in her eight hours. They don’t volunteer for anything, and generally keep to themselves. He doesn’t seem to want to expend any… Read More
Prevent the shock: Workplace electrical safety
Electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries each year among U.S. workers. Electrocution is sixth among causes of workplace deaths in America. Since every worksite uses electricity, workplace electrical injuries are a real threat in any industry. Most of these accidents might have been prevented with these workplace electrical safety steps. Granted, electrical… Read More
Hearing loss on the job: How to prevent it
Your hearing: Protect it or lose it Fireworks. Rock concerts. Headphones turned up full volume. All contribute significantly to hearing loss, but they’re also easily preventable. You simply choose not to be near them or use them. But what about hearing loss on the job from loud noises, like a drill, jackhammer or forklift for… Read More
How to protect outdoor workers from cold stress this winter
As a tribal employer, it’s imperative during the winter season that you stay aware of outside temperatures. This will help you better help gauge workers’ exposure to wind chill and prevent cold stress. You will also need to monitor workers’ physical condition during tasks, especially those who are not as used to working in the… Read More
Prepare for tornadoes and windstorms
Storm safety: Don’t wait to prepare for tornadoes and wind storms One of the deadliest characteristics of a tornado is the fact that they can touch down nearly anytime, anywhere, with little to no warning. In many cases, those in the tornado’s path may only have a handful of minutes to respond before the tornado… Read More
Leading by Example: Building a Culture of Safety Leadership
The principle of building a culture of safety leadership can be applied to any industry and organization, regardless of the work being performed. The phrase was first coined by champion driver and safety advocate Jackie Stewart who stated, “it takes leadership to improve safety,” after many decades of accidents. Modern races employ various safety measures… Read More