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In S+H’s annual State of Safety feature, stakeholders discuss the correlation between the ongoing economic recovery and injury rates, and speculate on what may occur if the economy continues to pick up steam. Also, read about how some safety and health pros have changed their message to “sell” safety in the aftermath of the Great Recession, and how new data may help employers keep workers safer.
A workplace shooting or other violent incident can harm employees and damage morale. What signs should employers look for to recognize potentially dangerous employees, and how should they respond to the threat?
Organizations are required to provide workers with proper eye protection to reduce the risk of injury to the eye – a body part that is more likely to suffer permanent damage than other body parts. However, this does not necessarily mean workers will choose to wear eye protection. What can employers do to ensure workers use provided eye protection?
Several studies suggest that shift work and job stress may negatively impact women’s health. Although the risks aren’t yet fully understood, reducing stress and increasing workplace autonomy for women may help.
2012 was an interesting year to be a part of the National Safety Council. As NSC prepared for its 100th anniversary – uncovering old documents and objects to create a retrospective of the role the council has played in the safety movement – staffers and volunteers were provided with multiple opportunities to gain a new appreciation for the organization to which they dedicate so much time and effort.
What is the White House currently working on, in terms of worker-safety regulation? Nearly a year has passed since the administration published its last Unified Agenda, which details all “economically significant” regulations currently under development or review, or expected to be addressed within 12 months of the agenda’s publication.
The beginning of every New Year is a time for looking ahead. We consider what we want to accomplish and what we will do differently, both personally and professionally. As safety leaders, that activity takes on a special significance: Our “resolutions” help determine the quality of systems that protect people’s lives and livelihoods.
