Whether you're back-to-school online or in a classroom, just say no to falling asleep during school The first weeks and months of school can be a huge struggle between parents and kids at bedtime. This guide explains why, and teaches parents what they can do about it....

Safety leaders should assess how COVID-19 will impact their specific safety culture and plan to either adapt to it or counteract it. When John Wiley & Sons publishers asked me to author another book on safety culture, I reminded them there are already...

The National Safety Survey 2020 sees safety professionals’ responsibilities shift as upcoming national elections and volatile economic conditions hover on the horizon. So much can change in a year. Last year’s National Safety Survey examined the difference...

The rate of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses has declined from 10.9 cases per 100 full-time employees in 1972 to 2.8 cases in 2018, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) noted in its monthly publication, Beyond the Numbers. The...

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES For the safety of our staff and customers, the attached document highlights the preventative measures our trainees and staff members will adhere to in an effort to stay safe and healthy. Please read and share with your employees prior to entering...

I conduct toolbox talks and safety training sessions as a part of a safety program. How else can I proactively reinforce hazard recognition and safe behavior? Responding is Anna Nieman, director of content, The Marlin Co., Wallingford, CT. Conducting...

Photo credit: Kinexon New technology helps employees manage social distance requirements, while also enabling contact tracing. As businesses continue to bring workers back into facilities, the key to keeping them open will rest on the company’s ability to...

Updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for reopening offices during the COVID-19 pandemic include wearing cloth masks throughout the workday; maintaining social distances of six feet, including in elevators;...