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By: Millie Springer, Director of HR In a study done by in 2016 by Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, it was found that not only does employee safety climate perception impact an employee’s job satisfaction, it impacts employee engagement/performance as well.   In this study, two companies were examined.  In each case, it was determined that the more the employee felt that there was a positive safety climate at the company and group/department level, the higher the employee rated his or her job satisfaction.  It is important to note that the employee needed to feel like this was a priority at both the company level and the group or department level.  Having either one of these missing, could impact the results.   Employees who have higher job satisfaction, in turn, have increased productivity and engagement.  Increased productivity is a goal for many reasons.  Not only does increased producti...

Workplaces have changed drastically in the last few months. Each company has had to assess the workplace and determine how it will modify to mitigate coronavirus risks. Some companies are choosing to split the workforce into shifts to limit the number of people in the building at one time. Others are allowing their employees to work from home when possible. Some are rotating who is in the office on any given day or week. All companies are looking at workstations to determine how best to ensure the safety of employees. While a lot has changed over the past 5 months, we must stay focused on the constants. Maintaining a healthy environment for employees is definitely at the top of the list of priorities for companies. Companies need to be aware that the efforts they take to ensure workplace safety will impact the types of candidates they attract, their turnover rate, as well as the productivity of their employees. Often a cost/benefit analysis is used to determine...

Sample Safety/Preparedness Plan   Below is a sample safety/preparedness plan that you can customize to fit your business/industry needs.  If you have more questions or need assistance in developing this plan, please call our HR Department.  COVID-19 Preparedness Plan ____________________ is committed to a healthy work environment for all employees.  The following plan has been created in an effort to prevent or reduce transmission among employees and maintain a healthy work environment.   Employees are expected to: ·           Notify their supervisor and stay home if they are experiencing symptoms. ·           Follow CDC-recommended steps when sick.  Employees will not be allowed to return to work until the criteria to discontinue home isolation are met, in consultation with healthcare providers.  ·    ...

OSHA HAZARD RECOGNITION  U.S. Department of Defense/Seaman Rob Aylward (U.S. Navy) Many workers, even those who do not encounter infectious people in the course of their job duties, have similar exposure risks as the general American public during a pandemic. Other workers, including some covered on this webpage provides, are at increased risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 while on the job. What is the risk to workers in the United States? The risks from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), for workers depends on how extensively the virus spreads between people; the severity of resulting illness; pre-existing medical conditions workers may have; and the medical or other measures available to control the impact of the virus and the relative success of these measures. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides  detailed information  about this topic. According to the CDC , certain people, including olde...

Many businesses have shut down partially or entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many employers need to keep some essential personnel on-site. These workers may face unique challenges during a shutdown. Workers deemed essential who continue reporting to the facility may be working alone, or nearly alone. If your facility normally relies on other employees to provide internal emergency response, those responders may not be available. If any injuries occur, there may not be anyone nearby to provide assistance or call for help. Despite a common misconception,  OSHA   doesn't limit general industry employees from working alone (except in electrical power generation). However, the employer should evaluate the work to determine if tasks can be done safely by a lone employee. During a total or partial shutdown, additional evaluation may be needed because employees who previously worked on teams might be more isolated, lacking support. Understanding expecta...