June is National Safety Month
The National Safety Council recognizes June as National Safety Month. The purpose of this event is to spread safety awareness to help prevent workplace injuries and fatalities.
June is Trench Safety Month
From the National Utility Contractors Association: June 2022 has been declared “Trench Safety Month” by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA). This declaration of safety further highlights the association's innovative educational and safety program, the “Trench Safety Stand Down” week, that will be held June 20-24, 2022.
Excavating, Trenching and Leveling a Drilling Site
Site preparation for an oil and gas well usually looks like any other construction site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (29 CFR 1926) to assess safety compliance during this phase of the development of a drilling site.
Hydraulic Fracturing – Flowback
After fracturing the entire well, workers decrease the pressure at the wellhead and drill out the isolation plugs. A mixture of fracturing fluid and gas or oil flows back out of the well through flow lines into pits or tanks.
NOAA Predicts Above-Average 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
SILVER SPRINGS, Md. – For the seventh consecutive year, forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season—which extends from June 1 to Nov. 30.
Stay Cool on the Job Site This Summer
In observance of National Heat Awareness Day (May 27) it is important to be aware of rising temperatures on the job site. Outdoor workers can be at a higher risk to the effects of excessive heat.
How the Ukraine Crisis is Affecting the U.S. Workforce
How the Ukraine Crisis is Affecting the U.S. Workforce
The Impact of Employee Mental Health and Well-being on Workplaces
Employee well-being refers to the overall state of employees’ physical, mental, social and financial health, which can often be influenced by various workplace dynamics (e.g., workload, connections with co-workers and available resources).
Telemedicine: The Hidden Risks
Telemedicine, which the American Telemedicine Association defines as “the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status,” promises to transform the landscape of health care. Due to the growing population of the elderly, the increasing demand for health care services and the rapid advances in telecommunications technology, a roaring market demand for telemedicine has been created along with the means of satisfying it.
DOL Announces Increase in FMLA Audits – Employers Should Be Ready
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced in February that it would be ramping up audits on employers.