Occupational Health & Safety in Energy and Utilities: A Guide for Employers
TL;DR Strengthening Occupational Health in the U.S. In 2023, the U.S. utilities industry recorded a staggering 50 deaths per 100 full-time workers. High-risk work environments, extreme weather conditions, operational fatigue, and remote locations make protecting employee health a formidable challenge. Yet, as an employer, you hold a critical responsibility to safeguard the very individuals who […]
The Role of Medical Case Management in Workplace Injury Recovery
TL;DR A Smarter Approach to Workplace Injuries In heavy industries, even with rigorous safety protocols, workplace injuries and occupational disorders remain an unfortunate reality. In fact, just a few years ago, U.S. private industry reported more than 2 million such cases. The good news is that medical case management provides a compelling solution to address […]
U.S. Physician Shortage: What It Means for Employee Health and Workplace Safety
TL;DR Preparing for the Physician Shortage In about another decade, the number of physicians in America is expected to drop by 86,000. And in half that time, 23 states are especially likely to witness a massive physician shortage. As a heavy-industry employer, you have several reasons to be worried about these projections. Since injuries (minor […]
Occupational Health in Construction: What Employers Must Know
TL;DR Occupational Health: A Cornerstone of Construction Safety Did you know that in 2023, close to 48% of fatal slips, trips, and falls occurred in the USA’s construction sector? This same industry also accounted for over 20% workplace-related deaths. It’s no surprise, then, that occupational health in construction has become a top priority for safety-conscious […]
First Aid in the Workplace: Essential Skills for Safety and a Safer Work Environment
TL;DR Workplace Safety Starts with First Aid When working in heavy industry, emergencies can strike at any moment. In fact, as per the National Safety Council, a worker gets injured every 7 seconds. Keeping well-stocked workplace first aid kits ready is crucial to protect lives and maintain safety. Fortunately, most such incidents involve cuts, sprains, […]
Data Center Safety Best Practices: The Ultimate Guide to Construction Hazards & Worker Protection
Living in a digital world means that most companies rely on sophisticated data centers for storing, distributing, and processing large amounts of data. The United States is home to over 5,400 such centers, each equipped with advanced computing systems. Hence, ensuring data center safety is not only essential once the establishment is up and running, […]
EHS Audit: How Virtual Triage Services Support Safety Compliance and Injury Readiness
A healthy, sustainable, and safe workplace is the key to employee satisfaction, optimum productivity, business continuity, a robust bottom line, and good brand reputation. To achieve this, you must adopt several precautionary measures and adhere to relevant policies, rules, and standards. That’s not all. You must also undergo Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits periodically, […]
TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate): Ultimate Guide to Calculation, Safety Metrics & OSHA Compliance
Do you operate in a heavy or high-risk industry like mining, construction, or oil and gas? Then you know how crucial it is to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and keep the total recordable incident rate low. Otherwise, your worksite’s safety can come under severe scrutiny and face hefty penalties. Your […]
Why Your EMR Rate Is Rising & It’s Not the Big Claims to Blame
TL;DR As a business owner in high-labor, physically demanding industries like energy and construction, you already know that keeping your worker’s compensation insurance costs low starts with having a low Experience Modification Rate or “E-mod Rate”. And so, your entire focus is always on keeping out those big injuries and high-cost claims. But what you […]
Return-to-Work Program Guide: How to Build, Implement & Succeed
Why are return-to-work programs gaining prominence with every passing day, especially in high-risk or heavy industries? Injured workers often grapple with the uncertainty of recovering properly, resuming their usual duties, and earning a sufficient income. Employers, on the other hand, stress about operational continuity, lost productivity, worker healthcare and compensation costs, as well as business […]