In a recent article, Forbes suggested that workplace safety is not getting the attention that it should. And we tend to agree. They provide 5 actions that industrial companies can take to address safety at work:

Injury prevention programs have existed for decades. But 4 major gaps exist…

Every industrial workplace struggles to contain employee injuries.

You change the oil in your car on a regular basis. When the warning light comes on the dashboard, you get your old oil replaced because you understand the consequences if you don’t. 

As we help industrial companies prevent and filter out musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to reduce costs and lost work time, we wanted to share our research on workplace injuries. 

At this time, there are a record 10.9 million job openings and over 8 million potential workers who are unemployed. Retaining employees is more important now than ever. Finding and bringing in qualified workers is a top priority for manufacturers and other industrial companies. Why are some businesses able to hire the right talent while many are unsure how to bring them in?

A new enforcement initiative will protect workers from indoor and outdoor heat.

With the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic rearing up once again, will your company be ready to handle any new mandates or requirements? Well, we wanted to let you know that we are here to help you handle anything that comes your way. 

Ask the CFO of any manufacturing business, transportation company, construction firm, or industrial company how to lower Workers' Comp insurance premiums and you'll get a handful of answers — most revolve around reviewing for open claims, fighting frivolous claims, cutting medical costs, and requiring worker drug testing. 

In our first post on developing an ideal safety culture, we talked about how it all starts with leadership and eliminating the "Don't" mentality — starting at the top of the industrial company and working down. The next step is to talk about the behaviors of your workers. 

Many industrial companies rely on their nursing hotline to handle all their worker injuries. It's an easy way for employees to reach out to a healthcare professional for the aches, pains, sprains and strains they're feeling from the overexertion and repetitive motion that they experience from their jobs.