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Celebrating 30 years of National Safety Month

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:05:47 +0000

In 1996, the National Safety Council designated June as National Safety Month and began distributing free safety resources to highlight the leading causes of preventable injury and death. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the safety observance. Over the years, NSC has laid the groundwork for so many of the safety-related actions we take […]

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Incorporate the principles of Human and Organizational Performance

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:54 +0000

Human and Organizational Performance is an operating philosophy that focuses on the interaction of work systems and the individual. Anyone who follows the philosophy understands that human errors occur, so they build capacity and resilience into systems to help prevent incidents. HOP operates by five core principles: Everyone makes mistakes. Blame fixes nothing. Context drives […]

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Practice wellness at work to prevent MSDs

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:39 +0000

When you’re feeling tired, mentally stressed or unsupported at work, your body feels it, too. Tense muscles, poor posture and fatigue can all increase your risk of musculoskeletal disorders. MSDs is a broad term used to identify common issues experienced by employees related to muscle discomfort, back pain, sprains or strains. Making small changes in […]

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Cellphone use behind the wheel: myths and truths

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:32 +0000

Workers are four times more likely to crash when using a cellphone while driving. If you talk and drive at the same time, your brain can’t do either well. For example, it’s nearly impossible to read a book and have a phone conversation. While driving, this often results in crashes because of delayed braking times […]

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Help prevent falls on the same level

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:04 +0000

Falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace deaths (highway crashes are No. 1), according to Injury Facts – an online database of statistics compiled by the National Safety Council. Compared with falls to a lower level, falls on the same level tend to result in less severe, but more frequent, […]

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FACE Report: Framer struck by wall, falls through opening

S+H Staff — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:51:53 +0000

On the day of the incident, he was part of an experienced six-worker crew raising an external wood-framed wall that was around 14 feet high and weighed 2,100 pounds.

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Prioritize employee mental health

S+H Staff — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:44:38 +0000

A stressful work environment can lead some people to miss work or even leave their job, the American Psychological Association says. Create a workplace that prioritizes employee mental health. Follow these recommendations from APA: Train managers to promote health and well-being. They should be able to recognize the signs of stress and mental health issues […]

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Lockout/tagout to prevent electrical injuries

S+H Staff — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:39:28 +0000

Workers who service or maintain machines and equipment “may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled,” OSHA cautions. The agency’s standard on lockout/tagout (1910.147) explains that employers are responsible for protecting workers from hazardous energy sources on machines and equipment during such activities. Employers should implement an […]

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Jobsite safety is everyone’s responsibility

S+H Staff — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:35:25 +0000

Maintaining a safe workplace is a shared responsibility. That’s why it’s important that each worker has the skills and knowledge to play their part. “Bring a level of awareness to the worksite each day that is appropriate to the potential hazard posed,” the National Safety Council says. To do that: Learn the safest way to […]

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Keep truck drivers safe in construction work zones

S+H Staff — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:57 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says large trucks “are overrepresented in fatal work zone crashes.”

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