This blog article is part 3 of a 3 part series Proactive and Reactive Safety Measure in the Workplace. With direct contrast to proactive safety; reactive safety is all about dealing with incidents, problems, and events after they have occurred. An example of this is accident reporting. Reacting to a workplace incident includes evaluating the severity of the incident, as well as taking preventative measures to avoid any re-occurrences. Reactive risk management strategies may be used in the trial of new programs or processes that
7 Tips To Keep You Safe this Holiday Season
Setting up the tree, wrapping presents, baking cookies, and putting up the lights – the holidays can be a busy time of the year. We hope that while you enjoy all these wonderful holiday traditions, you don’t forget holiday safety. Here is a list of tips to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season.
Identifying Hazards in the Workplace
The US Department of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines hazards as “any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.” In other words, a hazard in the workplace could be anything on the job that puts an employee’s health and safety at risk. Depending on the field of work, some hazards are more prevalent and dangerous than others. Regardless of the level of risk, in order to protect yourself and your employees from
A Comprehensive Look Into Proactive Safety
This blog article is part 2 of a 3 part series of Proactive and Reactive Safety Measure in the Workplace. The prefix “pro” in Proactive Safety quite literally means “before.” If an individual is proactive, it means that they make things happen instead of wait for things to happen to them. Thus, being proactive means being ready if something happens: the opposite of being reactive. When we think about safety, being proactive entails
The Impact of a Workplace Incident in California
The state of California has regulations by which compliance is mandatory, workplace safety and health laws affect private-sector employers and are monitored and enforced by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Any failure to comply with these safety laws could result in significant company penalties.