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Lone Worker Risk Assessment
All businesses and institutions that require employees to work alone should carry out a full and comprehensive lone-worker risk assessment. Safety policies are important for lone workers as they make both the worker and their employer aware of the occupational health and safety hazards they face. Both workers and employers can then take steps to…
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Safety Tips for Nurses in The Workplace
Author: Peter Klebanoff, Vice President of Healthcare Sales Healthcare environments can be challenging places to work for a number of reasons. From general risks like trips, slips and falls, to more specific hazards like needlesticks and patient violence, nurses have a lot to cope with. Because nurses and other healthcare workers do face a large…
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How Improving Workplace Safety Boosts Profitability and Cuts Cost in Every Industry
Author: Peter Klebanoff, Vice President of Healthcare Sales The Great Resignation is still reverberating two years on, creating havoc in the form of turnover and attrition in most industries. While healthcare and hospitality jobs are the frontline bellwethers of staffing shortages, just about every sector is experiencing challenges with its workforce in the wake of…
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Benefits of Silent Alarms vs. Audible Panic Alarms
Authored by: Peter Klebanoff, former police officer. Thinking about panic buttons for your property? Ask yourself: Why do banks use silent alarms? Answer: So no one gets killed. If you are evaluating silent vs. audible alarms, consider this: a human’s Acute Stress Response, better known as ‘the fight-or-flight instinct’, is ingrained in us all and directs…
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The Shadow Pandemic
COVID-19 has created two pandemics. The virus and its growing number of mutations, which we are all way too familiar with, and a “Shadow Pandemic” of violence and intolerance, largely against service workers with in-flight incidents getting the most press. By itself, COVID has created incredible challenges for hoteliers trying to meet their duty of care…
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What Every Hotelier Needs to Consider as They Plan Tech CapEx for 2022
As featured on Lodging Magazine As 2021 nears its end, hoteliers across the U.S will already be planning for the year ahead, and while budgets and capital expenditure are usually at the forefront of these plans, the unique challenges presented over the past two years mean that preparing for 2022 will require an unprecedented level of attention and forethought. Alongside contingency plans…
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Creating a Culture of Safety In Healthcare
With an increasing incidence of violence/threats to staff safety in the healthcare industry, a lot of facilities are looking into implementing increased protection measures. A recent example that drew attention is that of the Cox Medical Center in Missouri, where the incidence of violence against healthcare staff tripled in the last year. Total assaults rose from 40 to 123 and total injuries rose from…
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Safety Guide for Working Alone in a Laboratory
Laboratory work can be full of risks. From general hazards like trips, slips, and falls, to more specific concerns like chemical spills and burns, labs can be dangerous places to be. These risks are amplified when employees are working on their own, especially if incidents and accidents result in serious injury or incapacitation. If your…
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Workplace Safety and Security Procedures
Maintaining a safe and secure workplace benefits everyone. Employees are likely to be happier and more productive when they’re confident their physical security is taken care of. Customers and clients will have more trust in your business if your premises are protected, and it will be easier for you to keep an eye on your…
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How to Choose Safety Devices for Lone Workers
Employers have a duty of care to keep their employees safe. In order to meet these responsibilities, companies are often required to put a number of safety measures in place. These measures could include providing relevant personal protective equipment (PPE), issuing employees with personal safety devices, or running health and safety training programs. If a…
