National Safety Council’s Post

🚨 New NSC Report Highlights Critical DEI & MSD Connections 🚨 The National Safety Council (NSC) has released a crucial report examining the connection between diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. Key findings emphasize the impact of work conditions on employee health and safety: 🔑 Key Findings: 1. Shift Work & Long Hours: These factors, along with part-time status, can increase the prevalence of MSDs among workers. 2. Workstation Design: Employees using wheelchairs or those smaller than a fifth percentile female may struggle to access their workstations. 3. Lack of Benefits: Workplaces without paid sick leave and long-term disability benefits foster an “unsafe” culture, leading to employee anxiety about taking necessary time off after a workplace injury. 4. Racial & Ethnic Disparities: Black and Hispanic workers report the highest levels of unease about reporting unsafe work conditions. 5. Psychological Stress: Increased role conflict and lack of job control are linked to wrist, hand, shoulder, and lower back issues. These findings underscore the urgent need for inclusive and supportive workplace practices to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. #WorkplaceSafety #DEI #MSDs #EmployeeWellBeing #InclusiveWorkplace #SafetyFirst 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eFPfSiSm

🚨 New NSC Report Highlights Critical DEI & MSD Connections 🚨 The National Safety Council (NSC) has released a crucial report examining the connection between diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. Key findings emphasize the impact of work conditions on employee health and safety: 🔑 Key Findings: 1. Shift Work & Long Hours: These factors, along with part-time status, can increase the prevalence of MSDs among workers. 2. Workstation Design: Employees using wheelchairs or those smaller than a fifth percentile female may struggle to access their workstations. 3. Lack of Benefits: Workplaces without paid sick leave and long-term disability benefits foster an “unsafe” culture, leading to employee anxiety about taking necessary time off after a workplace injury. 4. Racial & Ethnic Disparities: Black and Hispanic workers report the highest levels of unease about reporting unsafe work conditions. 5. Psychological Stress: Increased role conflict and lack of job control are linked to wrist, hand, shoulder, and lower back issues. These findings underscore the urgent need for inclusive and supportive workplace practices to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. #WorkplaceSafety #DEI #MSDs #EmployeeWellBeing #InclusiveWorkplace #SafetyFirst 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eSXCz_Zz

In Ontario, workplaces that are at risk of a worker opioid overdose are required to have a Naloxone kit and training as per the OHSA. The rate of opioid overdoses is at such a high level that developing workplace policies and procedures that incorporate naloxone preparedness is now essential. In our latest blog, we delve into the following topics: ✅Workplace Policies & Procedures ✅Employee Training ✅Stigma Reduction ✅Integration with EAPs ✅Recent Mandates Safety starts here! Read more now at https://lnkd.in/gEgzMYE5. #naloxone #healthandsafetytraining #workplacesafety #safetyfirst

Unsafe workplaces come at a cost. Find out the most costly workplace injuries in the US: https://lnkd.in/gNXm3CTX #worksafety #safetyfirst #workerscomp #KWPF

Overdoses are the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. and can happen anywhere anytime, workplaces included. Deaths on the job from drug overdoses have increased 536% since 2011. To combat this alarming rise from the workplace to anyplace, we launched a new workplace safety program, Respond Ready Workplace, designed to increase awareness of the need for naloxone in workplaces and ensure people are trained to use it. Key highlights of the Respond Ready Workplace initiative include advocacy and education, employee training, and naloxone distribution. Learn more, prioritize #WorkplaceSafety and help to #KeepEachOtherSafe here: https://lnkd.in/eT6r5Miy. #naloxone

Reality Check: Healthcare workers are estimated to have a 20% higher chance of being a victim of workplace violence than the average worker - plus, what's the cost on productivity in non-healthcare environments? Read more and get resources from the National Safety Council and Department of Justice here >> https://lnkd.in/eH7hU_qt #workplacesafety #workplaceviolence #workplaceviolenceprevention #workplaceinjury #securit #safety #securityconsulting #securityengineering

Did you know that Fit-for-Duty testing can reduce workplace accidents by up to 50%? 😲 Discover more about its impact on safety and health in the workplace. Click here to read more! Article by Grainger

🚨 Workplace injuries can happen in the blink of an eye, but with the right knowledge and precautions, we can prevent them! Check out this article on common workplace injuries and how to steer clear of them: https://lnkd.in/gmakBrXw #WorkplaceSafety #InjuryPrevention

Sad statistics. Prevention is key. Do ALL your employees (including third party contractors) have access to preventative safety tools? Let us know how we can help bring action to your safety plan! #OperatorLog #permittowork #versify #workforce