SafetyBlog

Just because a worker clocks eight hours in a shift, it doesn't necessarily mean that he or she was productive for all eight hours. It's not uncommon for workers to become distracted or otherwise perform poorly. When this happens, it can hurt your business's overall workflow. But there are ways to foster productivity in the workplace, including the strategies mentioned here.Consider an Open Office DesignThe way in which your workplace is designed will affect workers' productivity levels. Studies …

More and more people are quitting their job to work for themselves. According to Freshbooks, 27 million Americans are expected to quit their full-time job over the next two years, resulting in more than 42 million self-employed workers. And while working for yourself offers several benefits, including the ability to set your own hours, there's new evidence suggesting that it's good for your health.According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Groningen, people who star …

Ammonium is a common chemical used in the production of agricultural fertilizer. The nitrate salt of ammonium cation, it's a crystalline compound that encourages grass and plants to create new protein molecules. But while small, short-term exposure to ammonium is generally safer for humans, high, long-term exposure can cause health problems, specifically those involving the upper respiratory system. This has prompted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to raise awareness for …

More than 374,000 homes in the United States catch fire each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires cost homeowners billions of dollars each year. And while most house fires are covered by homeowners' insurance, they can still destroy otherwise irreplacable items while leaving you and your family susceptible to injury and illness. So, what steps can you take to prevent house fires?#1) Don't Overload OutletsA common cause of house fires is an overloaded el …

A high employee turnover rate is a serious problem for businesses. When an employee quits, the employer must exhaust time, energy and resources to find and recruit a replacement. And once a replacement has been recruited, the employer must train that new employee. To put the problem of employee turnover into perspective, statistics show that it costs employers about 200 percent of an employee's annual salary to replace that employee. For an employee earning $50,000 per year, that's $100,000. The …