Tag: OSHA
ASSP Encourages Involvement in Safe + Sound Week
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) encourages involvement in Safe + Sound Week, an annual workplace safety campaign spearheaded by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Family Dollar Fined After Employee Dies Stopping Shoplifter
The US Department of Labor has proposed $330,446 in penalties to a Family Dollar store in Orlando after an investigation into a fatal shoplifting incident.
ON-DEMAND: Accidents, Active Threats, and Attitudes
Hear two industry leaders who live and breathe safety share the successes and lessons learned to drive success in keeping stores safe.
6 Ways Retailers Can Address Safety Issues Before an Employee OSHA Complaint
The Biden administration likely will enforce an OSHA rule that prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for reporting safety issues.
NIOSH: The Science of Safety in the Workplace
Editor's Note: As we continue to work through the diverse challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential that all of us diligently explore...
Bad Driving Habits and Return to Normal Are on a Collision Course
Vehicle crashes account for 4% of total payouts by retailers, at an average $14,941 payout per claim, and caused an average of 71 days of missed work per victim.
NIOSH: The Science of Safety in the Workplace
Editor's Note: As we continue to work through the diverse challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential that all of us diligently explore...
Protecting Domestic Violence Victims at Work: What’s Your Responsibility?
Failure to provide adequate security for victims of intimate partner violence can cause employers legal troubles. This checklist provides a range of possible security measures that retail organizations should consider for protecting employees who are the subjects of domestic violence.
A Million-Dollar Issue: Getting People and Machines to Play Nice in Warehouse Environments
From 2011 to 2017, 614 workers lost their lives in forklift-related incidents and more than 7,000 nonfatal injuries with days away from work occurred every year. Safety leaders have learned through investigations that accidents often occur even when forklift drivers do everything right.
The Retailer’s Guide to Handling Safety Issues in the Workplace
If employees feel they don’t have an audience to which they can report safety concerns, they may instead turn to safety enforcement agencies.