There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety
awareness and limit quite a bit of accidents and injuries. A great
place to start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort
to look at yourself along with your workers to see what you are
actually doing all of the time....Read More »
For the first three months of 2010,
employee absence rates averaged 0.8 percent of scheduled worker
days. While this may no
t
seem to be a lot, absenteeism is one of the human resource issues
that frustrates and concerns employers.
The HR Department at Management 2000, a PEO with offices...
How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organization? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To...Read More »
Whatever
training aid you choose for your presentations, don't let it steal
your show. For example, instead of repeating whats on a PowerPoint
slide, use the slide to only reinforce an important point. Go where
the class takes you. Instructors who are not very familiar with
their topic tend to use...Read More »
When
you give instructions, set clear expectations. Outline the results
you expect.People need meaningful work. Provide workers with variety and responsibility to keep them motivated.
Listen to the opinions of others.
Praise people for their efforts.
Include others. Ask workers for their advice.
Prop...Read More »
The
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a detailed
enforcement strategy entitled "Plan/Prevent/Protect."
This initiative will require various subunits of the DOL
(specifically OSHA, MSHA, OFCCP, and WHD) to propose regulations
requiring employers to develop plans for identifying and...
Cognitive behavioral methods are essential for sustaining lasting change related to safety,health and Enviormental improvement, for both management and employees. One of the cognitive techniques that's been proven effective is called visualization. You Can use visualization to teach people safe...Read More »
A
job safety analysis (jsa) is not always best left only to a safety
supervisor.Your workers experience in doing the job gives them
superb knowledge of what can go wrong from a safety and health
standpoint. While some hazards can be obvious to everyone, many
workers probably encounter situations...Read More »
Employers
that discipline or terminate employees for legitimate,
non-discriminatory reasons may still find themselves facing
discrimination or other legal challenges to the decision. The
best way for employers to protect themselves in these situations is
to remember – Document, Document, Document!
Ev...
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Beginning
in June, 2011, the Social Security Administration will begin
changing the way nine-digit numbers are issued for Social Security
cards.
The numbers will be chosen randomly and the first three digits will no longer designate where a Social Security card is issued. Card numbers can start...
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Complacence
can be one of the biggest detractors from workplace safety, leading
to inattention and injuries. Challenge workers regularly to remain
safe on the job. You can do this with incentive programs,individual
goal setting or safety awareness campaigns. Its also a good idea to
reinforce group...Read More »
How
can you get your safety programs adopted by your organizations? The
first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful
advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your
vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly
want to make a difference? To...Read More »
The U.S. Department of Labor recently said it plans to update recordkeeping rules on a number of issues, including worker classification. As part of this initiative, the Wage and Hour Division plans to propose new recordkeeping rules for employers this August. In addition, the Division is...
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Cell
phones continue to be a popular means of
communication. However, if employees use a cell phone while
driving and are involved in an accident, their employers could be
liable for significant legal damages. Courts have already imposed
huge judgments against drivers allegedly distracted by cell...
There
are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety
awareness and limit injuries. A good start is to dedicate one day
to making a conscious effort to look at you and your workers are
doing all of the time. Really look. You'll be surprised how often
you don't watch where you walk, for...Read More »
How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organization? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate to your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To...Read More »
Safety reminders and messages do improve cultures and outcomes. But there comes a time when efforts may fail to improve-and possibly even harm-safety results. Workers can become frustrated with too many safety procedures and too much information. This is especially true if they are dealing...
Read More »Safety in the workplace is a team effort. By tapping the potential
resources your workers have to offer, you can cultivate a stronger
safety culture. Recognize and be on the alert for individuals
expressing interest in safety leadership. This might help you
identify the next volunteers for the...Read More »
While
alcohol and drug abuse rates tend to vary over time, surveys
consistently find at least 5 to 10 percent of workers admit to
illegal drug use; the actual percentage is probably even
higher. Employee substance abuse can have many harmful effects
on an organization, including:
• higher...
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Employers with 15 or more employees are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition to prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities, the “reasonable accommodation” provision in the ADA may dictate that employers provide unpaid leaves in certain situations....
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