We go to great lengths to design our workspaces to fit our bodies – and for good reason. The goal of ergonomics is to eliminate discomfort and the risk of injury due to work. Nobody wants to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Nobody wants to suffer from tendonitis or lower back pain, either. So, we […]

You’ve heard it said about communication: You need to talk to people in language they understand and meet people where they live. But what does that mean, and how can answering that question help you bolster your safety program? Let’s start with this: Meeting people where they live means you’re willing to recognize their needs, […]

Do you have a friend or colleague planning a cross-country road trip before the summer ends? Whether they’re headed to the Rocky Mountains or Great Lakes, you’ll want to help them stay safe. Take time in the coming days to talk about fatigue, one of the most common forms of impairment both at work and […]

Do you drive to conditions? Do you move over for emergency vehicles? I ask because I was aroused from sleep recently by words you never want to hear: “Mom, there has been a crash.” This was real. I jumped out of bed, my heart pounding, as my daughter cried. Her boyfriend was driving home from […]

The last two years have been difficult for everyone, but with life returning to some semblance of normal, more people are traveling. It’s time for your summer road trip! You work through a checklist to make sure you are ready. All the essentials are packed, and then you remember, “I need to check the car.” […]