Engulfment is a serious workplace hazard that occurs when a person becomes trapped by flowable materials—such as soil, sand, grain, or liquid—that can move rapidly, collapse without warning, or block escape routes. These incidents often
Combating Insurance Fraud in Workers’ Compensation: Insights from a Veteran Investigator Insurance fraud continues to be a costly challenge across the industry, with the National Insurance Crime Bureau estimating that fraud may be involved in up to 10% of
Our beliefs affect how we perceive life’s experiences, our safety decisions, and the culture in which we work. Work cultures are the result of reinforced work practices. This reinforcement focuses on the continuation of behavior,
Stress from working in high hazard industries is often very personal and private. Workers present a tough exterior to the world, but in private suffer from lack of sleep, depression, and often feelings of anxiety.
Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports millions of nonfatal injuries and illnesses in private industry workplaces. And from these illnesses and injuries, millions of workers lose time from work as a result of
When you weld, cut or grind, the potential for accidents is significant. Potentially: Eyes and skin can be burned, hearing can be damaged, fires and explosion can occur and an electric shock can kill you
Safety is absolutely paramount in any high-risk field. Employers should take it very seriously and make every effort to encourage the enforcement of safety rules. Staff training, informational posters, video trainings, and memos — there
Leadership entails helping others change – to consider new methods, effectively use different tools, communicate in preferred ways, and adopt higher-level skills. However, change – especially when people have little control over what they’re to
Non-routine work tasks are those that employees do not regularly perform or are completing for the first time. Because these tasks fall outside normal routines, the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses increases significantly. To
Are You Aware? Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees are afforded certain protections. In addition, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires a workplace safety program to manage the prevention of work