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for Safety Champions

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Mike

5 Ways Businesses Can Reduce Their Risk by Increasing Employee Safety

Many jobs come with inherent risks. Whether you have employees who work alone, travel, or are generally in unpredictable situations, your business is responsible for maintaining the safety of your workers—no matter what may happen. Even the best laid plans can take an unexpected turn, so taking protective measures is not just a best practice, it is a legal obligation. The exact requirements vary among Canadian provinces and U.S. states, but many have legal standards to hold businesses accountable for employee safety. Failure to meet these standards makes your business susceptible to everything from fines and bad press to lawsuits.

5 Reasons Wearable Panic Buttons Are Better Than Smartphones for Employee Safety

Smartphones have changed our lives in ways we never imagined possible. We have instant access to seemingly endless information. We have directions to wherever we need to go. We can share everything about our lives with our friends, family and the entire online world. All of this in a handheld device that fits in your pocket. It’s truly amazing.

Don’t Panic. Just Hit the Employee Panic Button.

The world can be a very dangerous place. Crime happens daily. Mass shootings and other large-scale violent acts are, unfortunately, becoming commonplace. And it’s not just crime and violence—accidents happen every day. People slip and fall. They get injured using heavy machinery. Some people have health issues that make them more susceptible to emergency situations. Life is inherently dangerous. Of course, this doesn’t mean everyone has to feel like they’re walking on thin ice every day. A little bit of sensible precaution can go a long way—especially if you are an employer.

Worker Safety Technology: How to Keep Your Employees Safe

Many businesses require people to work in environments that are not 100 percent safe. Everyone from security guards to those dealing with drug and alcohol abuse to factory line workers are inherently at risk in their surroundings. Even those in seemingly safe environments may not be completely safe—a person working alone after hours, workers who lift heavy items… the list goes on. An ill-timed slip and fall could become an emergency very quickly—especially if no one is around to help.