The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on how unprepared for disasters we are as a country, business owners, and individuals. From pandemics to hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, chemical spills, house fires, and beyond, do not get caught unprepared. September is National Preparedness Month, and honestly, this could not come at a more relevant time.
September is National Preparedness Month
[fa icon="calendar'] 9/3/20 9:00 AM / by Megan Malke posted in Safety, Health, Preparedness
Building a safety culture: Benefits and strategies
[fa icon="calendar'] 6/11/20 9:00 AM / by Megan Malke posted in Safety
While this is a stressful period for all of us, safety has never been more critical. No organization wants on the job injuries, but what can you do about it? Safety culture is having a bit of a revolution right now, and it’s having a significant impact on workplace injury and overall wellness of employees. Having a strong safety culture promotes more than safety; studies have shown that a positive safety culture also benefits worker confidence, retention, and productivity. In short, safety is good for business.
Give your first aid kit check up
[fa icon="calendar'] 5/28/20 9:00 AM / by Megan Malke posted in First Aid, Safety, Sunscreen
With summer finally in sight and business starting to reopen, now is the best time to give your first aid kit a checkup. Minor injuries haven't exactly been top of mind amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it's essential to prepare with a properly stocked first aid kit.
Elevate safety culture with off-the-job safety programs
[fa icon="calendar'] 5/14/20 9:00 AM / by Megan Malke posted in Safety, Worker Safety, Travel, Health, Personal Care, Promotional Kits, Private Label, occupational health & safety
By now, almost all organizations should have a safety program in place to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. While these procedures look good on paper, if they are not integrated into daily operations and consistently reinforced, then they are likely to be ineffective. How can an organization keep safety top of mind? By developing a safety culture.
How to make your office safer during and after COVID-19
[fa icon="calendar'] 4/15/20 3:13 PM / by Megan Malke posted in Pandemic, Hand Sanitizer, Safety, Cold and Flu, Norovirus, Disinfectant, Surface, Germs, Health, Cleaning, Device Wipe, SaniZide Pro 1, Coronavirus, Wuhan Coronavirus, COVID-19
As the ultimate champions of a safe and healthy workplace, Safetec wants to help everyone stay healthy in the office. Whether you are currently in an office environment or preparing to reopen, let’s cover the basics of maintaining a sanitary workspace during COVID-19 and beyond.
Do Food Industry Employees Work While They Are Ill?
[fa icon="calendar'] 12/13/16 3:44 PM / by Jill Tilton posted in Safety
The sad truth is yes. The people that are preparing your breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack could possibly be ill.
Do You Expect To Feel Safe At Work?
[fa icon="calendar'] 12/9/16 11:05 AM / by Jill Tilton posted in Safety, Worker Safety
You Are Not Alone
In fact, according to a survey four out of five employees in the United States expects to be safe while at work. This survey was conducted by Sterling Talent Solutions, an employment background screening and onboarding firm.