It’s National Preparedness Month: Make emergency plans for home and business September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), National Preparedness Month reminds us to create emergency plans for our homes, businesses, schools, and communities – whether natural or man-made disasters. We recommend you make a list as to what preparation… Read More
workplace safety
Tribal workplace substance abuse
How can tribal employers curb the risk of workplace substance abuse? There’s no doubt that tribal workplace substance abuse on the part of your workers impacts employee safety along with the number and frequency of workers’ benefit claims. But there are steps you can take to curb these incidents and lower your risk of claims… Read More
Funnel these tornado safety tips to your employees and clients
Twister season has begun, so we’re providing a list of tornado safety tips for you, that you can also pass along to employees and clients. Officially, the season is March – June, but in actuality, twisters can occur in just about any month. If you’re a numbers lover, here are a few stats for you:… Read More
How to protect the outdoor winter safety of your workers
Outdoor winter safety: Prepare your outdoor workers If you have employees working outside during cold winter months, you know how crucial it is that they’re prepared for freezing temperatures and their accompanying hazards. We’ve prepared a list of outdoor winter safety tips, provided by OSHA, including how to recognize freezing effects such as hypothermia, frostbite… Read More
13 ways to enhance your personal safety via situational awareness
Use these 13 situational awareness tips to increase your personal safety A new year is often a time of taking stock: re-evaluating one’s accomplishments, goals, and personal habits – both the good, and the bad. While many choose to reaffirm their commitment to a healthy lifestyle, many overlook the flip side of the same coin:… Read More
31 restaurant fire prevention tips for tribal business owners
Douse the fire before it starts with these 31 restaurant fire prevention tips Here’s a “hot” statistic for you: In the U.S., restaurant fires cost approximately $165 million every year, according to the National Fire Data Center. If the fire is quickly confined, its cost may be capped at approximately $1,000, but an uncontained fire… Read More
A workplace safety incentive program helps stop accidents before they start
How to curb on-the-job accidents with a workplace safety incentive program Over the past decade, as workplace safety awareness has increased, nonfatal injuries have consistently decreased. However, workplace injuries still occur at a rate of around 2.9 million incidents per year, according to OSHA. These injuries not only result in lost labor, but also a… Read More
It’s National Safety Month: Emphasize safety at work, home and on the road
Provide tribal members with these safety tips during National Safety Month National Safety Month, observed every June, focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on roads, and in our homes and communities. This year’s theme is No 1 gets hurt. Injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1… Read More
Emergency Planning for Active Shooter Events
Prepare now for the possibility of an active shooter event Guest post by Clear Risk Solutions Being prepared for life threatening emergencies requires practice. Developing and exercising comprehensive emergency preparedness plans will best serve your staff and visitors during emergency situations. While it’simportant to have plans for events such as fires, earthquakes, or power outages,… Read More
How lockout/tagout safety can prevent accidents at your tribal business
Control your tribal business risks with lockout/tagout safety Designed to protect employees involved in service and maintenance activities, lockout/tagout safety measures guard against the unexpected start-up of machines or equipment or the release of stored energy that could cause injuries. More prevalent in manufacturing companies, a lockout/tagout safety program can also be used at a… Read More