Burn Injuries
Article discussing burn injuries - one of the most costly and common injuries at McDonalds. Also reviews ways to prevent burns. In addition to burns by hot surfaces and hot liquids, chemical and electrical burns are also discussed.
Personal Protective Equipment
Article on the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and where PPE is most important. Also discusses ways to ensure employees wear proper PPE when required.
SAFETY PRODUCT: Theft on the rise – Safes Save
Article on theft reduction, to include cash drawer and drops, plus review of Safes.
SAFETY PRODUCT: L3 to reinforce workplace safety
Review of innovative training system that can be taylored ot individual employees. Works by playing short videos while they wash their hands. Also logs when the employee has washed his or her hands, and what videos they have seen.
QUICK PRINT: Return To Work
Program to assist in identifying light duty jobs for employees, after they are injured. Includes a list of jobs for virtually all types of doctor's restrictions.
QUICK PRINT: Burns
Burn prevention article, plus information on what to do for minor and major burns.
FORM: Employee Accident/Incident Investigation Form
A ready to use accident investigation form, complete with instructions on helpful items to look for, to properly investigation the injury and prevent reoccurrance, as well as fraud prevention.
QUICK PRINT: Work Comp Claims Management
Claims management guide, to include investigation, how to interview witnesses, determining root cause, and other important items.
QUICK PRINT: Daily Safety Inspections
Short form that can be use for daily inspections. Form focuses on the most common areas where injuries occur, so you can fix hazards before they become injuries.
QUICK PRINT: Work Comp Fraud
Ways to recognize fraud, and how to report to your insurance company so they can investigate the claim properly.
ACTUAL CLAIM: Dancing on Bun Carts?
Review of an actual claim that is attributed to 'horseplay,' where improper supervision and unruly employees lead to a costly claim.
QUICK PRINT: “Back” to Lifting
A review of why people have back injuries (hint - its not just the weight of the object lifted), and how to prevent back injuries. Note - in many areas, strains have now passed slips and falls as the number one employee injury type.
QUICK PRINT: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
Review of ways to prevent slips and falls, one of the most costly and common injury types at restaurants.
Accident Investigation – Stop Injuries Now
Safety programs are designed to prevent injuries from occurring. Yet, [...]
Preventing Fraud in the Workplace
Article on how to reduce exposure to fraudulent Worker's Compensation claims. Expands into investigation, claims reporting, hiring of the right employees, and training.
QUICK PRINT: Hiring Day
Hiring day means that you may have many, untrained workers on-staff at once. Article discusses ways to train employees, plus documentation to ensure that you train the right way, every time.