We shouldn’t just talk about Labor Day a few days before and a few days after the holiday. It’s important, everyday, to understand what that Monday off represents to workers and business owner’s alike. Throughout the country’s history, men and women have worked in positions that placed their lives in danger and risked their safety and wellness. These environments slowly helped raise awareness for safety in the workplace becoming the catalyst for many of the health and safety standards we know today.
With that said, it is important to understand why the safety of your employees benefits them as well as you. Revisit these important points in the following article and make sure you and your employees are protected in the workplace.
Workplace injuries represent an issue for employers and employees alike. Injuries and loss of life can have a severe impact on workplace morale as well as life changing effects on families. For this reason, it’s important to make sure your operation follows health and safety guidelines to ensure each one of your valued employee’s clocks out at the end of the day and can return home to their family.
Hire Safety Qualified Employees
When hiring employees, look their resume over carefully. Nowadays, there are so many valuable certification courses and training programs provided by employers. If your candidate hasn’t specified any certifications on their resume, ask them during the interview what sort of training, if any, they’ve received from previous employers.
Look for Certifications from:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- American Red Cross
- Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM)
The importance of Drug Screening
Nowadays, employers are faced with new challenges when screening the health of their employees. With the rise of medical substances and recreational marijuana becoming more and more popular, it’s vital that workers understand the effects of these substances on the body.
Regardless of the legality, employers need to articulate why marijuana and other controlled substances are detrimental to the workplace and the safety of all workers.
Illegal Substances:
- Decrease Awareness
- Cause Fatigue
- Reduce Reaction Time
- And more…
When operating machinery or power tools that could pose a risk to employee safety, it is crucial that workers are alert and clear headed. Twenty years without an injury means nothing in the 20 seconds it takes to forever change your business and their life.
Staffing Firms to the Rescue
With so much at stake for employees and employers alike, staffing firms are slowly starting to adjust their practices towards better safety standards. However, it is important to note that finding the right staffing firm that focuses attention on the health and wellness of temp workers is not easy. Our experts here at The Performance Group pride themselves in preparing each candidate in a variety of ways to minimize risk to themselves and their future employers.
The Performance Group:
- Provides training for:
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Workmer’s Comp
- OSHA Regulations
- And more…
- Assesses on-site safety concerns
- Assists in Drug Policy Development
- And more…
Choosing the right staffing firm to draw candidates can make all the difference with regards to the health and safety of your employees. When it comes to training and safety, there can never be enough time and money spent on ensuring your employees make it home at the end of their day.