Box cutters and utility knives are useful tools we find at work and home. From the shipping and receiving department at a warehouse and a retail store’s stock room to an office resource room and even your own garage – box cutters and utility knives are used quite regularly in a variety of environments.

Though it seems simple and not nearly as dangerous as many other tools you may encounter, improper use of box cutters can still result in injury. We often overlook this risk. A little education can go a long way to stopping these preventable injuries at home and in the workplace.

In October our attention often turns to all things spooky in preparation for Halloween. With how scary cyber risks are for businesses, it seems appropriate that this is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Though it is critical to address cyber risk all year long, consider taking time this autumn to review your cyber risk management strategies. Being #CyberAware, can help your organization protect what matters most.

A cheap red gas can you purchased at a convenience store can be useful on the jobsite when you need a little bit of gas to finish out your project, but does it meet OSHA’s safety requirements?

Probably not.

How is the use of mobile devices and social media impacting the business community?

The prevalence of mobile devices and the increasing use of social media bring both benefits and risks to the employer-employee relationship. With the constant evolution of technology and the active legal landscape, it can be hard to manage the issues in your workplace and keep your organization protected.

Workers’ compensation claims can be costly.

You know that. As a safety or human resources professional, you often have the daunting task of analyzing how workers’ compensation claims are impacting the company. If you don’t have the right tools and information, you are potentially missing key indicators.

It begins by understanding what factors can have an impact on workers’ comp claims. Download our Guide To Workers' Compensation eBook to learn about: 

The Experience Mod Rate, or EMR, is an important component of your company’s workers’ compensation program. Do you understand what it is and how it impacts your premiums?

Handling employees who have medical conditions that restrict their ability to do their job - this is one of the most difficult and important topics employers face today.

Wherever your organization is headed, information technology is an essential tool to help you get there. Your website helps you engage with customers, clients, and stakeholders. You need email to communicate both internally and externally. And digitally stored data allows you to quickly and efficiently retrieve information. If something harms your IT system, your organization could easily be knocked off course.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, Rosie Ward, Ph.D. We hope you enjoy Rosie’s wisdom and perspective. 

Our world is fundamentally different today than it was just a few short years ago. Consequently, the “rules of engagement” are changing for organizations. Workplace culture not only shapes the quality of the entire employee experience; it is also your brand in the marketplace. Now more than ever, it is critical to rethink the importance of culture and how you are creating the conditions for both organizational and employee wellbeing to thrive.

As we shared in May 2017, OSHA delayed the enforcement for the final rule on respirable crystalline silica in construction until September 23, 2017. But what does this mean for employers in the construction industry?