February 2022 Recap: In Other News and What you May Have Missed
Here we are at the end of February and with it being Heart Month in North America, there was some focus on the relatively unknown issue of cardiac arrest and heart health in the workplace. Scroll down to see what you missed in safety-related news in February.
How to Establish a Culture of Safety in the Workplace – Canadian Occupational Safety
Creating a strong safety culture within an organization is an inherent part of building a safe workplace. But why is it so important? And what exactly do we mean by “safety culture”?
Why this matters: With growing awareness of and interest in how to foster a healthy and strong safety culture within organizations, particularly with the current global health and safety circumstances and the importance of a “comfortable” safety hazard reporting process.
Cardiac Arrest in the Workplace: What You Need to Know – SafetyLine
As major causes of death and disability for Canadians, heart disease and stroke are also major occupational health issues in the workplace where cardiovascular health needs to be addressed. The heart health of all employees must be a priority, especially lone workers who are incredibly vulnerable in the case of a cardiac arrest, stroke, or heart attack.
Why this matters: it is currently Heart Month in Canada and we partnered with Heart & Stroke (formerly the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada) after a $5,000 holiday contest donation to the organization.
Safetyline and Spot Satellite Messengers: Proactive Safety for Protecting Lone Workers - Globalstar
To build redundancy to cellular and more reliable connectivity into its solution, SafetyLine integrated its services with Globalstar satellite technology. Globalstar’s SPOT Satellite Messenger, which includes advanced GPS mapping services, enables SafetyLine customers to better manage the safety of lone and remote workers by ensuring uninterrupted location tracking and reliable two-way communications, independent of cellular or terrestrial networks.
Why this matters: SafetyLine is always looking at ways to protect more workers through partnerships and the leveraging of other technologies and devices. This includes Globalstar’s Satellite devices which, with SafetyLine, can locate and engage lone workers in the most remote locations and wilderness.
8 Ways Wearables Can Help in Winter – EHS Today
Wearable technologies have also benefitted our safety in the full range of capacities, occupational safety included. Whether it’s increasingly intelligent machinery, systems and robotics or automated software and online platforms, workplace safety is benefitting from these technological advances, and people are more protected as a result.
Why this matters: We contributed this article and also we think it addresses an area that can really benefit those experiencing certain safety hazards during the winter.
As Workers’ Injury and Illness Rates Soar, UU Department of Labor Urges Healthcare Facilities, Providers to Employ Effective Safety, Health Programs – US Department of Labor
As the nation prepares to observe National Caregivers Day on Feb. 18, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration calls on healthcare employers, and those in related industries, to take immediate actions to help make 2022 less hazardous and reduce worker injuries and illnesses.
Why this matters: It is a step, although small, towards stricter and more impactful health and safety programs for US workplaces.
SafetyLine Included in Software Advice’s 2021 Report! - Software Advice
SafetyLine was included in Software Advice’s flagship 2021 report. According to the popular site, we have rated 4.7/5 on all Gartner Digital Market brands.
Why this matters: Here at SafetyLine, we take a lot of pride in protecting vulnerable workers and also take pride when it is recognized like being included in Software Advice’s 2021 report on the best software available for a range of needs including occupational health and safety.
How Technology is Transforming Health and Safety in the Workplace – People Management
The risks associated with lone working are well documented and employers have embraced technology to help reduce these risks. Lone worker apps which can be added to employees’ smartphones help provide fast GPS services, welfare checks, and panic alarms.
Why this matters: This is a somewhat rare focus on how technology can specifically help lone workers and is written by the head of safety, health, environment, and fire at Capital People, a major commercial consultancy business in the UK – a brief but concise look at how tech can benefit organizations.