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Every type of work comes with some risk of injury. These can range from back pain to other musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive motion injuries, hearing damage, or even stress. As a facility manager, you may be called on to work with management to help address some of these issues, and as such, it helps to understand […]
Although office and administrative work is largely considered low risk, that shouldn’t make safety at your facility any less of a priority. Office workers can still be exposed to preventable hazards that could cause an injury or illness. Injuries and illnesses at a facility can have many negative repercussions, including disrupting daily operations, reducing employee […]
What if an inexpensive, simple fix could improve productivity, control ergonomic hazards, enhance security, and reduce accidental injuries in your workplace? You would look into that immediately, right? Here’s some good news: Proper workplace illumination can accomplish all of those things, and chances are, much of what you need is probably already present in your […]
As facility managers whose properties include manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers, loading docks are the center of the action—the hub for receiving and unloading freight. Loading docks can be exterior or fully enclosed in a receiving bay, and they are typically located near a storage room or staging area. They can also be one […]
That the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cannot inspect every U.S. workplace is of little consolation when the agency arrives at your facility for an inspection. We take you inside an OSHA inspection and provide tips to help your organization and/or tenants prepare for a successful outcome.
Whether you’re building a new facility, or maintaining and/or renovating an existing structure, there’s always a fall risk involved. Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the workplace, particularly in construction, accounting for one-third of industry worker deaths, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH and OSHA, along with […]
It’s spring again, and facility landscapes are starting to buzz with the sounds of landscaping crews cutting grass, laying down fresh mulch, and of course, trying to get ahead of the weeds. The herbicide Glyphosate, the active ingredient in over 750 products, including Roundup®, the world’s most popular herbicide, has been a central component in […]
An emergency at your facility can happen at any time. Depending on the circumstances, you may only have moments to act to prevent a minor problem from escalating to severe damage, or worse, a catastrophic loss. One solution could rest in the palm of your hands: a mobile facilities dashboard. These programs allow you to […]
Our experts at Safety.BLR.com were recently asked, “What industries does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) consider as Special Industries?” Here is what they had to say.
As a facilities management (FM) professional, you are probably not writing workplace violence prevention plans. However, you probably are looking at facility design, and facilities managers can be key in helping their buildings and tenants with hazard identification and engineering controls used to prevent violence.