Workplace Safety Screenings: Health & Safety Blog

A Tight Fit: Safety in Confined Spaces

Cartoons and movies have deceived us into believing that one can escape a police chase, make their way through city streets undetected or find a ...

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Jul 5

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The Role of Technology in Workplace Safety

Can Artificial Intelligence improve safety at work?

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Jun 27

Jun 23

Properly Fitting Face Masks for Peace of Mind

Seeing people wear masks in public spaces is a common scene in what we refer to as “the new normal.” While the experts and the data on cloth face ...

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Jun 23

Jun 16

The When, Why, & How of Safety Training - Part 3

Workplace Safety Screenings is wrapping up a three-part series on workplace safety. We have discussed the when and the why, but we would be remiss if ...

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Jun 16

Jun 1

Consistency is Key to Your Workplace Safety Record

“Success is all about consistency around the fundamentals” - Robin Sharma

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Reap the Rewards: The Payoff of Occupational Wellness Programs

Work life in the United States has drastically improved in the last one hundred years. Those improvements are, in large part, due to rethinking ...

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Where the Boys Are: Alcohol Abuse in Male-Dominated Industries

Research shows that male dominated industries, particularly the construction industry, have an above the national average rate of alcohol abuse. ...

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Apr 14

A Prevention Perspective: Where a Healthy Worksite Starts

“The best cure is prevention.” That statement, most often used in relation to personal health, is simple but profound. It can find application well ...

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Apr 4

Violence on the Job: Not all Injuries or Fatalities are Accidents

Workplace injuries can be intentional.

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Apr 4

Mar 22

Is There Such a Thing as Working Too Hard? Don't underestimate the dangers of overexertion.

When it comes to workplace injuries, the common assumption is that they are the result of negligence or carelessness, but one of the most common ...

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Mar 17

Keep the Shiny Side Up: Keeping your drivers Safe, your profits high, and your liability low

The last two years have emphasized to the masses just how critical the trucking industry is to our economy and our way of life. More than just being ...

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Jan 27

Recovery Road: A Positive Drug Test Doesn't Have to Lead to Termination

How do you handle positive drug tests in a drug-free environment?

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Jan 25

Not Just Statistics: Real World Worker Injuries

Workplace Safety Screenings is in the business of helping employers understand the risks of workplace injury and death. As much as we offer ...

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Jan 17

Safety First: Does Your Safety Program Set You Up for Success?

Is workplace safety a genuine priority or an easy-to-ignore policy?

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Jan 17

Jan 6

Rethink Your Hiring Goals: Pre-screenings For a Better Workforce

When it comes to skills-based jobs, an available employee should know how to perform the tasks required and be willing to show up every day and on ...

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Dec 21

What You See is What You Get: Visual Acuity & Eye Health Matter

Taking care of your eyes can be as important as eating well and exercising regularly. Vision health can increase daily safety. Employees should ...

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Dec 1

How Random is Your Company's Random Drug Tests?

A friend of mine tells a story about being selected for a so-called random drug test at a Houston company within a day or two of having had an ...

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It's Gett'n Cold Outside: Weather Proofing your Workplace Safety Program

In February of 2021, Texas experienced a winter weather storm that residents lovingly refer to as “Snow-mageddon” or “Snowpocalypse.” To put it ...

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Nov 17

Why Post Accident Drug Testing Matters

Now that your company has determined the need for a drug and alcohol policy, it is important to assess key components impacting the effectiveness of ...