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A discontinued blog. Its name has been recycled for a new purpose -- to report on research topics published in the National Safety Council's Journal of Safety Research.
Wristbands have become trendy accessories in recent years for promoting certain causes, but they may soon have a more important function in the workplace: detecting chemical exposures.
Connecticut’s WNPR examines the issue of regulating noise levels in movie theaters. A proposal currently being debated would bar theaters from showing a movie or preview that was louder than 85 decibels.
Is it any stretch to think that adults who are verbally beaten down by co-workers may suffer psychological wounds? And if that’s the case, what responsibility do employers have to intervene?
If you type all day (as I do) and start experiencing wrist or hand discomfort, it stands to reason that switching to an ergonomic keyboard would help. But would it?
At a time when many able-bodied workers are having trouble finding or keeping a steady job, I imagine it’s even harder for injured, ill or disabled workers.
Here are a few articles that have caught my eye recently: the risky actions of a fisherman, workers' comp reform in the state of Illinois and workplace bullying.
How does your organization respond when an employee is involved in a workplace incident? Does it focus on assigning blame and doling out punishment, or offer support to the worker and highlight lessons learned?