Effective July 23, 2024, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396 requires California business owners to have an Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Program

Telecommuters are prone to the same types of injuries on-site employees may encounter while at the office. The key to staying safe while working from home is being mindful of ergonomics.

Ergonomics is administering the arrangement of objects for improved and safer interaction. Utilizing proper ergonomics has many benefits, such as higher productivity and improved employee engagement.

How ergonomic is your home office space? Telecommuters can ask themselves the following:

Healthcare staff run a significant risk of injury, and administrators and physicians would do well to take precautions to minimize staff injuries at the doctor’s office.

In an average work setting, physician office staff members are subject to a myriad of unique risk factors that can and do lead to injury. These injuries lead to decreased productivity, missed work days, and expensive medical bills that cost employers and insurance companies millions each year.

With COVID variants at the top of many news feeds, taking the time to operationally audit your business can help set you up for success. Whether your automotive business is a repair garage, body shop, or service station, being cognizant of these 3 industry insights can help successfully position you for the remainder of this year.

E-commerce is projected to grow 23% in 2021. For Small Business Owners, this is a result of consumers embracing their “new normal” of permanently working from home — 34% globally to be exact.

This statistic brings up some safety concerns.

Building a restaurant workplace environment that encourages staff input and collaboration is, in fact, possible during these uncertain times.

As we have mentioned before, an effective way to cultivate a strong safety culture is to promote the notion that “everyone is a leader”. This can help spark an entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of ownership for all team members. Such efforts can be made virtually just as successfully, and safely, as in-person.

Veterinary Practices: What to Expect Upon Reopening After COVID-19 Closures

Once shelter-in-place restrictions have been lifted, what happens next? How do practices in California effectively (and safely) operate? Here is what to expect:

To create the foundation of a strong safety culture, inspire your employees to take action.

Start by building a workplace environment that encourages staff input and collaboration: highlight staff contributions, applaud employee achievements, and encourage self-discipline.