New Dates Set for National Safety-Stand Down Initiative
RFhe 7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, which was put on hold earlier this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been scheduled for Sept. 14-18, 2020.
Workplace Safety
Preparing Your Business to Reopen Amid COVID-19
The news about COVID-19 is getting better and, in Colorado, as in other states, plans are underway on how best to reopen the state. If you’re a business owner, how do you go about preparing for that moment when the all-clear is sounded, what steps should you take to ensure you’re ready, that your workforce …
Coronavirus: A Good Excuse to Review Sick Leave and Remote Policies
While U.S. employers need not panic about the coronavirus circling the world, this would be a good time to look at sick leave and remote work policies and remind employees of expectations.
Lack of Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Injury in Construction
Lack of sleep appears to be leaving construction workers at greater risk of injury. Researchers at Colorado State University have found that respondents suffering from insomnia experienced more “cognitive failures” at work compared to coworkers who were sleeping better.&
Does Your Company Have a Marijuana-in-the-Workplace Policy?
More than one-third of business owners with fewer than 500 employees say they are not yet prepared to manage the impact of legalized marijuana on the workplace.
What Employers Can Do About Opioids In The Workplace
Opioids in the workplace are a bigger problem than ever, destroying lives, not to mention productivity. Here’s what employers can do about it.
