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Why psychological health and safety (PHS) is the future of workplace safety
By Olga Morawczynski Psychological Health and Safety
The safety landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Over the next decade, the biggest threats to workplace safety won’t come from machinery malfunctions or ladder falls. Rather, they’ll come from psychosocial hazards: excessive workload, unsupportive leadership, workplace bullying, and lack or autonomy. These are the hidden risks that erode attention, impair decision-making, and…
How to Become a Safety Manager
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The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace. However, it’s not always an easy job, and getting qualified can be challenging without the right credentials. You must consider whether you have the right traits, if you plan to get a degree, which industry…
How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs
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While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can protect employees and financial assets. Whether you’re a business owner or manager, equipping yourself or a staff member to develop safety programs can save your company money. Alongside the financial benefits of having a team…
How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records
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Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. Safety records rarely make headlines unless something goes wrong, but when an accident happens, they provide critical information. They can reveal emerging patterns linked to workplace dangers, and lives can be saved when action…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes regulations, performs inspections, conducts training and education, and works with state agencies and other industry regulators. OSHA also establishes safety recordkeeping requirements to track and monitor workplace accidents in various industries. Learn more about OSHA…
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Ergonomics in the Construction Industry
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Common Safety Challenges in the Construction Industry
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OSHA’s Top 10: Finalized Data Released for Fiscal Year 2023
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Heat Stress, Child Labor, and Contractors… Oh my!
05.10.2024 ComplianceIn a recent development that could have significant implications for workplace safety, the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, announced…

DOL Publishes Final Rule
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New PFAS Legislation
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Trenching Collapse Death
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Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution
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Injured Worker to Claim Benefits
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How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace
02.29.2024 ComplianceMental health in the workplace is an important factor for employers to consider. Good mental health fosters a more productive…

Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection
02.12.2024 ComplianceResponding to a report of workers being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, federal investigators found a Madison ice cream plant lacked…

4 Steps to Improve Ethical Decision Making
02.12.2024 ComplianceAs safety professionals, ethical decision-making serves as a cornerstone for fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and responsibility. Our actions…
