In an odd bit of irony, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has found that the healthcare industry has become one of the least healthy places to work. A study the agency released last year reports that the number of work-related injuries and illnesses among employees of U.S. hospitals is nearly twice the average […]
There are more workplace injuries in the Healthcare & Social Services sector than any other private industry including manufacturing. The result is rising Workers’ Compensation fees for those industries many of which are non-profits with limited budgets and reduced revenues due to the reduction in insurance reimbursements. The cost containment challenge is increased with the […]
All Manufacturing owners and managers understand that by reducing workplace injuries you will in effect reduce your Workers’ Compensation costs. Of course I’m over simplifying a bit – creating a safety culture in a dangerous environment isn’t easy. As a Risk Manager, I’ve worked with hundreds of manufacturing operations during my career. I’ve seen well […]
The construction business more than almost any other industry, is prone to on the job injuries due to the safety risks and inherent danger on construction sites. According to the US Department of Labor, nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. By the sheer numbers, […]
Take a look in the mirror…were those gray hairs there yesterday? Take a look around your office…could you be asking the same question? Nobody’s getting younger, not even me! But the American workforce is rapidly aging, creating a number of challenges for businesses of all types and sizes. The secular trend is stark: From […]
