Silver Lining Safety - Safety Bytes

Ergonomic-related injuries account for up to 75% of all workers’ compensation costs nationwide. As an employer, there are tools you can use to determine what’s safe and what’s NOT safe for your workers.

As technology continues to advance, we find ourselves spending more time in front of computer screens. How can we minimize computer monitor complications and keep our eyes from feeling fatigue? This podcast gives you some practical rules to follow.

OSHA recently released updated data on the top OSHA violations by industry. This podcast will briefly review the top citations for common industries and the routine violations for which OSHA issues citations.

Do you or your staff assist residents, patients, clients, or students with the use of gait belts? Using the physics of transfer when conducting a gait belt transfer may be the difference between safety and injury, not only for the person you’re transferring, but also for staff members. Listen to find out more about the physics of a transfer.

There have recently been fatal injuries to employees in the vehicular traffic areas near loading docks. Listen to learn some of the steps you can take to prevent serious injuries in the area outside of your loading docks and loading zones.

No matter where you work, there are benefits to keeping the objects you often use within optimal reach. Paying attention to ergonomics in your daily activities pays off by increasing productivity and preventing injuries.

How do you assess the best face mask for yourself or your employees? Respirators have specific regulations that apply to them; however, the face masks most of us are using for COVID-19 protection have no such regulatory requirements. A new consensus standard hopes to change that. Listen to learn more.

OSHA announced adjustments to civil penalty amounts. This podcast reviews the new amounts that can be issued for various types of OSHA citations.

Accommodating light duty for injured employees has significant benefits. Learn how light duty can provide you with considerable savings.

Many organizations rely on volunteers to further their missions. When one of these volunteers is injured while volunteering, is it covered under workers’ compensation? Listen to this podcast to find out.