A new law in Washington State calls upon staffing companies to team up with their customers to ensure temporary workers are trained to deal with specific hazards they will face on the job. New Law Takes Effect July 25, 2021…
Both employers and job seekers will agree, safety at work matters. A safe workplace environment not only protects workers from injury and possible illness, it reduces the risk of turnover -- and has the added benefit of increasing employee productivity…
The health and wellness of your employees and staff is a huge priority all the time, but it is especially important during health outbreaks. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every American industry, including manufacturing and warehouse jobs. In these…
The COVID-19 pandemic made working from home a requirement for over 25 million Americans. For most essential employees, working from home is not an option. These employees spend their working hours exposed to the public and highly-trafficked areas, which raises…
While the world takes action to address the COVID-19 outbreak, essential businesses are stepping up. This unique situation has introduced preventative measures for workers, including working from home and social distancing. A growing number of states, regions, and cities have…
During the busy winter holiday season, warehouses throughout the country are often rushed to move, stock and fill orders. In this chaos, it is not uncommon for warehouse accidents to occur. The good news is that many of these accidents…
From slippery snow and ice in winter to the risks of people and materials overheating in summer, every season presents its own challenges to workplace safety. But despite knowing this, many workplaces don’t reevaluate safety or assess new risks on…
Suliana Holokaukau quit her job as a Barista—without another lined up—to remove herself from a work environment that kept her on edge. I had been working in the food industry for three or four years. At first, I loved it. I’ve worked at fast food places and other mom-and-pop shops. But it got to a … Continue Reading
