This Month in Safety+Health

• Safety on the loading dock

  In 2018, nearly 6,600 employees missed work because of injuries sustained on loading docks, dock plates and ramps. Employers can implement a number of safety strategies to help prevent injuries.

• Wildfires and worker health

  Although outdoor workers are most affected by wildfires, workers in commercial buildings and office locations near fires also face risks.

• ‘A hands-on approach to safety’

  Parsons Corp. is the latest recipient of the Robert W. Campbell Award, presented annually by the National Safety Council to an organization that successfully integrates environmental, health and safety management with business operations.

• Tell them a story

  Effective storytelling can inspire and spur positive safety behaviors, experts say.