Workplace safety is crucial to the inner workings of any business, regardless of size or industry. Taking proactive measures to prevent workplace accidents is not only a moral obligation but also a wise financial decision. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace accidents cost businesses billions of dollars each year. To address…
Employees should be kept safe while they work. But when corners are cut to save money on safety measures, those savings will soon transform into expenses. An injured employee means that the company has to operate without them. This leads to lower productivity, which ultimately impacts the company’s bottom line. Let’s look at exactly how cutting…
Organization, management, and standardized rules are essential components for most areas of life to run smoothly and safely. Imagine the organization in your home. Without a housekeeping standard, dishes may end up in the bathtub and clothes in the dishwasher. Organization, in this example, could lead to family meals in the bathroom. Similarly, a disorderly…
Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2022 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released preliminary data in September for the top 10 most frequently cited standards in fiscal year 2022. The included data includes violations cited between October 1, 2021, and September 6, 2022. OSHA publishes this list annually to help employers determine what areas they…
Warehouses are bustling, hectic places filled with people, forklifts, conveyor belts, and pallet jacks all over the space. This atmosphere of constant motion is a haven for potential accidents. To offset this potential, warehouses should incorporate a system of markers and signs. Markers and signs utilize symbols and colors to communicate to workers how best…
During the holidays, many warehouses bring in seasonal labor. All of these new temporary employees need to be kept safe. Seasonal workers may not be familiar with your safety procedures, systems like HIT-NOT, or contact/proximity tracing. They also may be working in a new (to them) environment. It’s essential to take extra steps to keep…
Take a chance. Place a bet. Gamble. Those are fun things to consider if you take a trip to Las Vegas! But they have a far different meaning when you are talking about safety. Safety should never be something to gamble on. Employee safety should always be the top priority, and you should never take…
While the main reason to improve workplace safety is protecting your employees, it can also significantly impact workplace efficiency. An efficient warehouse is a profitable warehouse. Implementing industry-leading safety technology like HIT-NOT or WheriTrack is an investment. Not only is it a safety investment, but also an investment in future productivity, employee morale, and future earnings. …
What is OSHA? OSHA is short for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It was created by the United States Congress in 1970 with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to establish and guarantee safe working conditions for workers. OSHA is responsible for setting and regulating safety standards. In the warehouse industry, OSHA…
A “Near Miss” Is… The phrase “near-miss” or “close call” is common for those working in and around warehouses. OSHA would define a near miss as an incident where “a worker might have been injured if the circumstances had been slightly different.” These incidents can occur due to unsafe conditions or an employee acting unsafely.…