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Workplace Safety Articles

Top 10 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know 
Workplace safety cannot exist on best practice guidelines and policies alone. A safe working environment is based on how well the people, in both management and on the factory floor, adhere to — and communicate about — safety standards.

The Journey to Safety Excellence
Successful organizations – no matter the size or industry – take safety seriously because employees are their most important asset. They know that providing a caring environment can boost employee morale, increase productivity and lower costs. Be one of those companies.

America’s Safest Companies: Safety Brings You Home 
EHS Today is proud to announce the 2014 class of America’s Safest Companies. The 18 companies on the list represent a broad array of industries, from construction to retail to manufacturing to commercial diving and more. They don’t focus on numbers, they focus on the importance of all workers returning home safely at the end of the shift and do whatever it takes to make that happen.

10 Office Ergonomics Tips to Help You Avoid Fatigue 
The goal of office ergonomics is to design your office work station so that it fits you and allows for a comfortable working environment for maximum productivity and efficiency.

Free Injury Prevention Handout — Preventing Low Back Injuries in the Workplace 
Download our free injury prevention handout on preventing low back injuries in the workplace.