Workplace Training Strategies

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BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths.

The 10^th annual OSHA National Safety Stand-Down event is scheduled from May 1-5, 2023, and encourages workplaces to discuss safety, potential fall hazards and the importance of fall prevention. 

To prepare employees for a fall rescue scenario, it could be beneficial to develop in-house rescue policies and procedures.

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the United States, with falls to a lower level being the leading cause of accidental death among construction workers.

Apps have become incredibly important for occupational health and safety, protecting workers without requiring them to carry another device.

Monitoring sound levels is important for worker or visitor safety, to avoid harmful sound levels. Sound level monitoring may also be tied to compliance.

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.

It won’t be long before at least some workplace safety cultures become highly digitized. Think of the time savings and productivity gains.

Because safety never takes a break, now is the time to take the lessons learned in March and carry them forward all year long. 

Disaster contingency planning helps offer clear instructions and an idea of how to react to sudden situations.