Safety+Health

Frontline workers make organizations go. And safety and health professionals make sure those people stay safe on the job – but safety pros can’t have eyes everywhere. That’s where “selling” safety to the front line comes in.

Think you know forklift safety? To mark the 12th annual National Forklift Safety Day, which takes place June 10, we’ve put together a quiz to test your knowledge. Good luck!

Big or small, young or old, “any dog can bite,” the American Veterinary Medical Association cautions. “Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest dog can bite if provoked.” Just ask the 4.5 million people nationwide who are bitten by dogs each year.

“Serious incidents are often preceded by close calls and weak signals that go unnoticed when we’re only tracking minor injuries.”

“Sometimes situations need to change, and complaints can help them be brought to light and corrected.”

Is your workplace prepared? Here are five steps you can take right now.

What makes the issue so prevalent – and what employers and workers can do to help increase awareness.

We’ve pulled together some of the most recent data available on construction worker injuries.

“SIF prevention isn’t only about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about engaging all levels within an organization in a meaningful way to better understand SIF risks.”

“Music can be magical, both in your personal and professional life. Try using it to inspire yourself – and workers – to take action.”