Top Workplace Safety Trends of 2024
The top workplace safety trends for 2024 emphasize mental health, situational awareness, reduced cell phone usage, and the resurgence of slip/trip simulators.
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2024 Workplace Safety Trends: 6 Ways to Support Your Employees
In 2024, key workplace safety trends include focusing on mental health, preparing for extreme weather, using AI for risk management, expanding safety beyond traditional workplaces, promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering a comprehensive safety culture.
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10 Workplace Safety Tips for 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of fostering a safety culture, regular training, clear communication, ergonomic practices, and mental health support. It also highlights the need for emergency preparedness, proper use of PPE, promoting physical activity, regular equipment inspections, and leveraging technology to enhance safety measures.
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The wrong fit: Women’s PPE in construction
The article highlights the critical issue of poorly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in the construction industry. It underscores that PPE designed primarily for men often fails to provide adequate protection for women, leading to safety risks.
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JLR appoints first manager of health and safety
J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) has appointed Trevor Hauk as their first Manager of Health & Safety. This newly created role signifies JLR's commitment to enhancing health and safety standards within the company, with Hauk focusing on developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs across all projects and markets
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‘A lot of health and safety issues’ as Amazon workers try to unionize
Amazon workers at a Laval, Quebec facility are attempting to unionize, citing poor working conditions, health and safety issues, and low pay. The union leading the effort, CSN, alleges that Amazon employs intimidation tactics to deter unionization and prevent accident reports, while Amazon claims their facilities are safe and workers are not required to meet fixed productivity targets
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WSIB now accepting applications for Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards, which recognize Ontario small businesses with fewer than 50 employees for their health and safety achievements.
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Steelworker's union raises alarm of health and safety investigations
Local 2251 President Mike DaPrat criticized the company for not addressing safety issues effectively and for failing to ensure proper safety protocols, potentially endangering workers
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Why should leaders and manahers care about Health, Safety and Wellbeing?
Leaders and managers should prioritize health, safety, and wellbeing not only for legal compliance but to establish a strong organizational culture.
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New Occupational Health Taskforce to tackle in-work sickness and drive down inactivity
The taskforce aims to develop a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses, increase employer awareness of occupational health benefits, and improve access for small and medium enterprises, as part of a broader effort to boost productivity and support economic growth
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Workplace Safety And Well-Being On The Decline In 2024, Study Shows
Since 2021, a series of surveys show that psychological and physical safety are lacking in the modern workplace.
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Acquiring Workplace Safety in the Data Age Via AI Innovations
Applications include real-time hazard monitoring, AI-driven risk assessments, and automated safety inspections using drones and robotics, significantly reducing human exposure to dangerous environments and improving safety protocols across industries
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