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5 Tips for Preventing Employee Burnout

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized employee burnout as an “occupational phenomenon.” They classify burnout as a syndrome stemming from “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”

Materials handling employees at risk as workload increases

tl.gianatti@soteranalytics.com (Toni-Louise Gianatti) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We all want to mitigate the surge in new cases of COVID-19 and in doing so, it is important to not lose focus and make sure that those who are working overtime to help, don’t get injured.

2 triangles: Visual literacy and effective safety controls

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500

A discussion in a recent workshop caused me to reflect on the relationship between our work in Visual Literacy and how it integrates with established practices defined by the Hierarchy of Controls. It is critical that through Visual Literacy we improve our ability to see the hazards that can easily disappear into the background.

PPE asset tags: Keeping a digital eye on safety equipment

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Why is it important to digitally track PPE? Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital part of workplace safety. By digitally tracking long-term PPE more efficiently and effectively, it’s possible to maintain safety and compliance goals while reducing resources spent managing your PPE program.

Industries that place people at risk of asbestos exposure

Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

For decades, asbestos was considered an ideal substance used in a variety of industrial materials and equipment due to its remarkable heat and fire resistance properties, paired with incredible durability, poor electrical conductivity, and high tensile strength. Because of these properties, and because it was available in large quantities and inexpensive to produce, asbestos fibers were often combined with other materials for use in thousands of industrial, maritime, automotive, and building products.