The Dangers of Flagging; What Flaggers Must Know to Stay Safe

Posted on 7/20/2023 by Erin Helms

Flaggers are essential for the protection of workers and motorists. However, flagging comes with significant risks, so workers must protect themselves and others in the work zone. Flaggers must understand the traffic control plan, be aware of their surroundings, communicate effectively, and follow established protocols to stay safe. Here are tips to minimize risks and keep flaggers safe from hazards.

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Proper Lifting Techniques

Posted on 4/6/2023 by Erin Helms

Back injuries are responsible for one in five workplace injuries. Back injury is painful and disabling; most who experience back pain endure a reoccurrence within a year. The consequences, including workers’ compensation, days away from work and lost productivity, are expensive. Proper lifting techniques are essential for avoiding the painful and disabling injuries associated with poor lifting techniques. Here is how to lift correctly.

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Safety 101: How Often Do Industrial Employees Need Workplace Safety Training?

Posted on 10/20/2022 by Erin Helms

Safety is a significant concern for industrial employees. You want to provide your employees with the best safety training possible for their health and to protect your business. It is vital to ensure compliance. If you lack safety experience, knowing when your employees need to be retrained or receive refresher safety training might be challenging. Here are some fundamental guidelines to point you in the right direction.

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Can Over-Communication Improve Workplace Safety?

Posted on 9/22/2022 by Erin Helms

Communication is vital to achieving a safe working environment for your organization. Although many companies have efforts to reduce the number of work-related accidents, workers are still getting injured due to occupational hazards and illnesses within the workplace. Workplaces with open communication and frequent interactions between employees and supervisors are essential to organizational safety. Over-communicating workplace safety helps to distinguish companies with low accident rates from those with high accident rates. When organizations have open communication, it demonstrates that they are willing to accept feedback and questions from anyone and respond to any safety concerns from employees. Here are some ways your organization can improve the safety communication of your workplace.

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