Spring is here, and it’s time to trade the salt and snow shovels for mowers and string trimmers. Each year, nearly 80,000 Americans require hospital treatment from injuries caused by basic landscaping equipment. Whether you’re responsible for municipality grounds, parks, sports fields, golf courses or residential landscapes, don’t let spring fever catch your employees off guard. Here are four hazards to be mindful of while working on landscapes.
KEMI is encouraging employers to participate in the OSHA National Safety Stand-Down, a voluntary event where employers will talk directly to employees about safety. Managers are encouraged to plan a stand-down that works best for their workplace anytime during May 8-12, 2017.
Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) is honoring fourteen Kentucky organizations as KEMI Destiny Award winners for their commitment and success in maintaining a safe workplace. The Destiny Awards are presented annually […]
As the school year gets underway for teachers and students, now is a great time to discuss several ways to prepare for a safer school year. Here are five helpful tips to keep the classroom a safe place for staff and students.
Working alone can increase the likelihood of some workplace hazards or risks occurring, and when incidents do occur the consequences can be more severe when people work alone. Here are some quick tips to help make sure that you stay safe while working alone.
Many workers encounter situations where dust, chips, or other flying objects are present in their daily tasks resulting in the need for eye protection. Since safety glasses are relatively inexpensive and meet the safety requirements for many of these tasks, they have become one of the most popular forms of eye protection at the workplace. Despite their frequent use in many settings, there is not a “one size fits all” solution for safety glasses in the workplace and several factors should be considered before using this type of personal protective equipment (PPE).
