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Job fatigue is a hidden workplace hazard that impacts workers’ performance and can even lead to injuries. This troublesome issue is particularly common in the construction industry. A recent report by the National Safety Council found that 100 percent of construction workers reported having at least one risk factor for fatigue. Read more
The Opioid Crisis Hits Construction Industry Hard
The opioid crisis is quietly killing America’s construction workers. A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that construction laborers have a higher risk of heroin overdose and are more likely to die of a drug overdose than any other occupation in the nation. Read more
Common Landscaping Work Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)
Believe it or not, landscaping is one of the most hazardous industries in the service sector. With a fatality rate eight times higher than other industries, all landscaping workers and employers need to know how to stay safe on-the-job. Read more
OSHA’s Free Workplace Safety Program Aids Small Businesses
Did you know the cost of accident prevention is usually much lower than what accidents can ultimately cost a business? This is one reason tens of thousands of businesses every year take advantage of OSHA’s workplace safety program. If your job site has health and safety issues (or even if it doesn’t), learn what this free government program can do for you. Read more
Tips to Avoid the Cold and Flu Virus in the Workplace
The cold and flu season are in full swing, and every business operator and manager lives in fear of their whole office or workplace being overtaken by an epidemic of illness that has your whole staff down for the count. It’s vital to keep your workplace sanitary and clear of dangers in order to make sure your staff remain healthy throughout the season. Here are some important tips to make sure you keep your workplace clear of the cold and flu virus this winter season. Read more