March 2022 Recap: In Other News and What You May Have Missed
Here is all of the occupational safety and health-related news that you missed in March. Welcome back spring!
Setting Lone Workers Up for Safe Success – Utility Products
“As ACRT’s Area Safety Representative chairwoman and Manager of its Ready Force team, I often preach the importance of preparedness to our lone and remote workers. Our Ready Force personnel can be anywhere in the country in a short amount of time to assist utilities with storm response and restoration efforts, but with this comes the unknown.”
Why this matters: Major organizations such as ACRT are beginning to take lone and remote worker safety more seriously, passing on valuable knowledge and lessons to others.
5 Best Practices for a Mobile-Based Safety Program – EHS Daily Advisor
“A mobile safety program can help your [construction] company mitigate these pressures, but implementing one is often easier said than done. This article offers five tips for a smooth mobile safety program rollout. “
Why this matters: Construction workers face a number of very serious and unique safety hazards on the job – this article addresses those hazards.
Harness the Power of Data and Analytics to Reduce Workplace Injuries and Fatalities – EHS Today
“Data can provide a clear understanding of where to allocate resources in order to equip workers with the right tools and training to stay safe. “
Why this matters: In order to develop a truly comprehensive occupational safety program, the employer must use and leverage any data analytics for the improved safety of their employees.
Workers favor more safety training, digitization of programs: Survey – Business Insurance
“In a survey on workplace safety, the majority of workers in the construction, industrial, manufacturing and agriculture sectors reported feeling underequipped to perform their jobs safely, according to a report by Foresight Risk and Insurance Services.
Why this matters: Not only do a significant number of people feel unsafe performing their jobs, but these people work in major industries and essential services.
SafetyLineis nominated for a COS award: Best Lone Worker Provider – Canadian Occupational Safety
SafetyLine has been nominated to participate in its annual Reader’s Choice survey for the best suppliers and organizations serving Canada’s health and safety community in a number of areas.
Why this matters: We are truly proud of our product and would really appreciate your support and time.