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The Benefits of a Harassment-Free Workplace
A harassment-free workplace is good for business because it maintains positive relationships between employees, which can improve productivity. Additionally, offensive, or harassing behavior can cause high anxiety levels and reduce employee morale. By ensuring that their workplace is free of harassment, employers can mitigate these effects and create a more positive work environment. Harassment can…
Read MorePreventing Falls, Trips, and Slips in the Workplace by Safety Counselling
According to the National Safety Council, falls are the leading cause of accidental death in people over the age of 65. For workers in all industries, slips, trips, and falls can result in serious injury or death. In this article, we will discuss some methods for preventing these types of accidents from happening in your…
Read MoreOSHA Rules Regarding the Reporting of Fatalities and Severe Injuries
Contrary to what some people believe, OSHA requirements are not just a necessary nuisance, but are designed to keep workers safe. One of the most important requirements is the need to report any serious injuries or fatalities that occur in the workplace. Some may try to downplay the seriousness of an injury or fatality, but…
Read MoreScissor Lift Safety Training and OSHA Regulations
Construction, retail, entertainment, and manufacturing all employ scissor lifts, which are movable scaffold work platforms with built-in supports allowing workers to move vertically and to different positions. Lifting mechanisms are distinct between scissor and aerial lifts because the scissor-like mechanism pushes the work platform straight up and down. Even though scissor lifts pose the same…
Read MoreConfined Space Training is Important for New Mexico Construction Companies – Here’s Why
As of August 3, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a new regulation for confined spaces. Are you adhering to the rules? Let’s begin by defining a restricted place according to OSHA. All the following conditions are met by a limited space: It is spacious enough to accommodate a worker. It…
Read MoreReasons Why Everyone Should Become CPR- AED, and First Aid Certified
Some medical crises may need the use of first aid and CPR skills that can save a person’s life. If a person is choking, drowning, or having a heart attack, these measures may be utilized. Knowing CPR and First Aid might be the difference between life and death in a warehouse. Training in First Aid…
Read MoreThe Basics of Fall Protection in the Workplace
OSHA has put reference materials on fall protection online to help employees and employers stay up to date on the latest regulations. What are the benefits of fall protection? Injuries and fatalities resulting from falls are among the most prevalent workplace. Employers must ensure that the workplace is safe to prevent employees from falling from…
Read MoreNew Mexico Warehouse Employees Need to be CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified – Here’s the Why
Medical crises can strike at any time, even if you’ve taken every precaution possible. A person’s competence to administer first aid and CPR isn’t just important for swiftly reacting to a heart attack but also for those who are bleeding, struggling to breathe, and in other medical situations. As a result, warehouse workers must undergo…
Read MoreHere’s How Scaffold Safety Training Can Help Keep Your New Mexico Construction Workers Safe
Scaffold injuries are unfortunately commonplace with an estimated 2.3 million construction workers working on scaffolds. In fact, approximately one in five of all fatal falls on a construction site are from scaffolds – that’s over 60 people per year. In New Mexico, scaffold safety training, is critical to construction workers safety, just like everywhere else.…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Active Shooter Training – Steps to Take to Be Prepared for Workplace Violence
Active shooter incidents are increasing. Businesses must have systems in place to handle such circumstances. Make sure you know what to do if there is an active shooter at your work home. Prepare for an active shooter in the workplace. The news is constantly reporting about active shooters or mass massacres. Recent events include the…
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