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Hazard Communications: An Employers Guide
Hazard Communications
Hazard communications (HazCom) play a leading role in any workplace safety program by keeping employees and business partners informed about dangerous chemical products, harmful substances and other physical hazards According... more
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RICE Treatment for Workplace Injuries: Is It Enough?
What Is the RICE Method
Have you ever had a sprained ankle or sports injury If so, you’ve likely heard somebody say to use the RICE method for treatment
RICE therapy is a widely recommended first aid course, often used for acute soft... more
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How To Create a Safety Culture in the Workplace
The State of Safety Management
In every workplace, occupational safety should be more than just a policy to meet the minimum requirements for regulatory compliance It needs to be a culture that permeates every level of the organization — a... more
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Spring Safety Tips For the Workplace
Keep Employees Safe in Warmer Weather
With the hazards of winter months behind us, it’s easy for employers and employees alike to relax when it comes to workplace safety But as the seasons shift, spring brings a new set of weather conditions... more
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5 Safety Committee Meeting Topics
Ideas for your Next Meeting
Creating a culture of safety in the workplace is all about collaboration and we’re here to help with safety committee meeting topics By bringing together business leaders, management and boots-on-the-ground workers,... more
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How To Prevent a Back Injury from Lifting
What you can do to prevent work-related back injury from lifting
Lots of workers spend time throughout their day lifting weights and moving heavy objects Their jobs might require it but, without the proper techniques, this physical activity can... more
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Workers Comp Insurance: Why FFVA Mutual
Solutions Focused on Your Success
At FFVA Mutual, we believe safeguarding employee health and safety is a pillar of running a successful business That’s why we offer personalized safety services and safety training at no cost to our... more
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Prevent These Top 10 Most Common Workplace Injuries
Common Injuries and Prevention Tips
In 2023, there were over 26 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in the private sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics So what’s causing the most employee injuries, and how... more
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The Top 5 Safety Topics in 2023
Year in Review: Top 2023 Blog Posts
As we bid farewell to another year and prepare to welcome a new one, it’s important to keep workplace safety top of mind Nearly four years out from the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen a lot of... more
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The Keys to a Successful Workplace Safety Program
Learn Proactive Safety Measures
No matter what business you’re in, a strong foundation for success should include an effective safety program Reasons for having one are numerous — overall, it motivates, supports and provides employees with a... more
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The Benefits of a Drug-Free Workplace
Reasons to Have One and Resources
For employers, having a drug-free workplace is paramount to employee wellness and safety at work October is National Substance Use Prevention Month and every year, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)... more
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Preventing Hand Ligament Injury in the Workplace
How to reduce hand ligament injuries
Hands are among your employees’ most valuable tools, both on and off the clock That’s why hand safety and injury prevention policies should be an important part of every company’s safety program Overuse... more
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