Asleep on the Job Thanks to Phil LaDuke for finding this article. Phil says: While I've written a great deal about sleep deprivation in the workplace, this is by far my most comprehensive work on the subject. I think this is an issue that crosses all industries and functions. At any rate, I hope … [Read more...] about Asleep on the Job
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Falls From Height and IPAF
Falls From Height and IPAF Guest Post According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), falls from height remain the most common cause of workplace fatality, accounting for more than 60% of workplace-related deaths. Falls from height usually involve the use of tower scaffolds or mobile … [Read more...] about Falls From Height and IPAF
Notified Fatalities Report
Notified Fatalities Report – Safe Work Australia The monthly notified fatality report from Safe Work Australia provides a national summary of work-related traumatic fatalities that were notifiable to Australian work health and safety jurisdictions. Besides providing an estimate of the numbers of … [Read more...] about Notified Fatalities Report
Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent Workplace Falls
Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent Workplace Falls - Guest Post The U.S. Department of Labor has estimated that, on average, between 150 and 200 workers die annually due to falls and over 10,000 are injured by falls in the workplace. But what can you as an individual do to prevent a workplace … [Read more...] about Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent Workplace Falls
Effective fall safety when working at height
Effective fall safety when working at height Guest Post Fall safety is and should be a major concern for any person working at height. Falls from heights are the number one cause of death and serious injury during building projects. Projects that require working at height are generally expensive … [Read more...] about Effective fall safety when working at height