Getting Back to Work After A
Workplace Violence Event
Recovering from a violent incident or disaster in the workplace can take months, but having a plan and sources of help prior to the event can make the process smoother.
Occupational Fraud Remains Well-Entrenched Globally
Employees committing fraud typically are first-time offenders with clean employment histories, yet they usually display one or more behavioral red flags that could be used to detect and stop their crimes, according to a new report on global fraud.
OSHA Takes Too Long to Set Safety Rules, Critics Say
The nation’s primary worker safety agency takes too long to develop regulations to protect workers from on-the-job hazards, government auditors told a U.S. Senate committee.
Viewpoint: OSHA Questions Some Incentives; So Should We
OSHA and industry professionals have wrestled for decades over which safety incentives help prevent incidents and which encourage underreporting. Understanding the difference is not just a compliance issue: Badly designed incentives produce bad data, which drives bad decision-making and increased risk. Well-designed incentives result in world-class safety performance and other business benefits.
Federal Employers Take On Domestic Violence
By presidential memo, federal agencies were directed April 18, 2012, to develop policies to address the effects of domestic violence in the workplace and provide assistance to employees who are victims of domestic violence. The federal government is the largest employer in the nation.
Workplace Violence Curbs Engagement, Productivity
Feeling unsafe while on the job is affecting employees’ performance and loyalty to their employers, according to recent research. Take these steps to reduce their fears and increase their engagement.
Communications Following Workplace Fatality Outlined
OSHA issues directive to its representatives for speaking to next of kin following a death on the job.
Survey: Bullying, Violence Prevalent in Workplace
'Entire System' to Blame for Mine Disaster