Although it does not go so far as recognizing workplace burnout as a medical condition, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the burnout many employees experience on the job as a bonafide occupational phenomenon in its International Classification of Diseases. Overworked, under compensated, with work related emails and texts to answer 24/7, many American… Read More »
Trench Collapse Accidents Are Preventable
Excavation and trenching are known to be very hazardous, which is why there are numerous safety requirements companies must follow when work is performed. Generally, if employees will be working in trenches four feet deep or more, there must be protective systems in place to prevent dirt sides from caving in. Among other safety requirements,… Read More »
Equal Emphasis on Productivity and Workers’ Safety a Winning Combination
According to a recent study, workplaces that value employees’ safety and well-being as much as company productivity yield the greatest benefit. Researches found that when an organization emphasized both productivity and employee well-being equally, workers reported having less work-related musculoskeletal pain and injury. Conversely, if the workers perceived the promotion of either performance or well-being… Read More »