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. 

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