Which of these summer safety hazards do your outdoor workers face? Excessive heat. Wildfires. Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Have you prepared your workers for these summer safety hazards? Add to those hazards the fact that days are longer, with more workable hours. Workers are headed back to the worksite or are starting new jobs. What steps can… Read More
workplace safety
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
Promote safe driving with a commercial vehicle safety program
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
Loss control measures to enhance building safety
by Mark Sherwood As May is National Building Safety (2024 Building Safety Month – ICC (iccsafe.org) and Electrical Safety month (National Electrical Safety Month 2024 – Electrical Safety Foundation (esfi.org), it’s a perfect time to refocus on loss control measures for tribal enterprises. For buildings, loss control encompasses a proactive approach to identifying, mitigating and… Read More
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
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
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
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
On-the-job stretches to help construction workers prevent injuries [infographic]
Prevent injury with these stretches for construction workers It’s no secret that construction workers hold probably the most grueling jobs in the nation. Injuries are unfortunately commonplace, from a sprained wrist or ankle to a debilitating fall or even a fatality. Safety issues are a constant focus, including safety meetings, use of safety harnesses, equipment… Read More