Tip of the Month- Simplify Documentation
Make sure that your procedures, processes and workflows are simple! This will mean there will be more efficiency, more effectiveness and increased productivity!
Bee and Wasp Sting Emergency Protocol
Despite the differences between bee and wasp venom, symptoms of their stings are similar and can be treated in a similar way. A bee will sting only once, a wasp often stings multiple times. A bee also leaves its sting behind, embedded in the skin of the patient. Bee and wasp stings may result in…
Forklift Blind Spots Are Unforgiving
Forklift blind spots are everywhere. Forward, back, left and right. Hear how to avoid collisions and injuries when hauling large loads or driving backward. Sometimes powered industrial trucks, a.k.a. forklifts, have more blind spots than areas of clear vision. A full load can completely block the forward view. Parts of the forklift itself are culprits…
How to lift objects safely in the warehouse
This video describes some of the associated risk factors for injuries (particularly low back injury) within the warehouse industry. Proper lifting and handling techniques are discussed as preventative methods to reduce the risk for developing these disorders.
Staying Safe & Sober in the Workplace
Justin Goldblatt, general manager of Runrite Electronics, explains how alcohol abuse in the workplace can be overcome. Alcohol is the most widely used and commonly available intoxicating substance. Alcohol testing has become commonplace in the industrial sector; primarily driven by health and safety legislation, which encourages testing to mitigate risk. Many companies have implemented “zero…
It takes more than money to make a happy workforce
If your employees enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, you’ll have a competitive edge in the market. Retaining employees can help drive down the costs of recruitment and training. 10 Tips on how to make your employees happy without having to offer them more money Offer a comfortable working environment and provide the right tools…
Health and Safety Nominations (Please don’t try this at home)
Sometimes one cannot help but laugh! What were these people thinking? Although this may bring a smile to your face, please please please do NOT try any of the following as you could get seriously hurt or incur death.
Look after your Eyewash Stations
Improperly maintained eyewash stations can create a greater hazard than those they’re designed to protect against. Eyewash stations are a staple in facilities that use materials that can cause eye injury or eye infection, providing reprieve after accidental exposure. But simply having an eyewash station in your workplace isn’t enough. Not properly maintaining a station…
Communication, Communication, Communication!
Does anyone ever really listen to you? No, you say? Resourceful Manager gives a good explanation as to why this may be:
Battery Care & Tips
Storage Store batteries in a cool, dry area. Batteries should be kept in an upright position. Keep batteries from freezing for maximum life. Battery Stacking and Stock Rotation Never stack batteries directly on top of each other unless they are in cartons or on pallets protected by corrugated packaging. Do not stack batteries more…
