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Whether the worksite is in a factory environment or at an outdoor construction site, the manufacturing industry comes with health and safety hazards. Ensuring worker health and safety is critical to the well-being of not only employees but also the company itself in terms of maintaining long-term productivity and profitability. According to …
Accidents happen in the workplace, but many times, workers narrowly avoid incidents that could have caused serious injury or even death. A near miss, also referred to as a “close call,” a “near accident,” or an “injury-free event,” is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage …
While many workplace hazards such as rickety ladders, heavy equipment, slick floors, and unstable surfaces present obvious safety risks, many dangers aren’t so easily detectable. While a climate controlled office is generally safer than a construction site, even that isn’t immune to hidden …