It's a jungle out there: protect outdoor workers

Article Abstract:

Employers can protect their workers who are always exposed to unique hazards brought about by the warm months by following several guidelines. Employees who work under the sun can be protected through the use of sunscreen, barrier creams, gloves, special sunglasses and protective clothing made of tightly woven fabrics. These materials can also safeguard forestry, agriculture, landscaping and road-maintenance workers against insect stings, poisonous plants, pesticides and herbicides. Safe work practices should be vigorously encouraged and practices by companies to ensure productivity.

Safety and security measures, Cover Story, Hazardous substances, Hazardous occupations

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Make safety and health a priority at home

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The promotion of safety and health outside the office is an overlooked issue by companies, which, if well-implemented could offer many advantages. Some of the gains include less absences, decline in medical claims by family members and enhanced job-safety practices. The strategy does not have to be complicated and must be a source of enjoyment. For instance, entertainment activities can be incorporated into an area's safety program, materials that foster safety in day-to-day activities can be provided to employees, and contests can be conducted with safety paraphernalias as prices.

Analysis, Social policy, Business enterprises

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First-aid training: it's more important than you think

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Companies are advised to provide first-aid and cardiopulmonary-resuscitation training to their employees to cut back on medical costs and lost productivity. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires companies to sponsor such training to employees, most American businesses still fail to address their employees' occupational safety needs.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Occupational Safety Regulation, Training, First aid in illness and injury, First aid, Safety regulations

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