Kentucky, Delaware, Minnesota, Washington, and the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) have all announced changes that are either already effective or will be soon, many pertaining to cannabis.
Tag : Occupational Health and Safety
16 Safety Training Requirements in Forestry & Agriculture
Learn safety training requirements for forestry and agriculture workers so you can mitigate risk and ensure a safe work environment.
11 Reasons Safety Training is Important in Transportation
Get an overview of the safety training requirements in the transportation industry and essential resources to help you meet those requirements.
Female Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Increased Injury Rates
PPE is crucial for a safe and healthy workforce in numerous sectors and roles. Read on to discover the concerns around ill-fitting PPE (especially for women) and what employers can do to ensure PPE fits correctly.
Is Technology Improving Addiction Among Workers?
Workplace addiction is a real issue that can impact employees in several ways. It adversely affects workplace safety and productivity, proving costly for business owners. Fortunately, employers can use several tools, programs, and resources to help curb addiction in the workplace.
6 Reasons Safety Training is Important in Mining
Discover why safety training is vital in mining and the steps mining industry employers can take to protect their workers.
Common OHS Risks, Challenges, and Compliance Regulations in Quebec, Canada
This article is part of a series identifying common OHS risks, challenges, and compliance regulations in each province. Read on to find out the main issues Quebec employers should be aware of.
Fitness to Work & the Future of Drug Testing
A drug-free workplace is just one part, albeit an important part, of a broader vision of establishing and maintaining a workforce that is fit to work. As such, drug testing is just one part of a company’s efforts to achieve that vision.
When an Employer is Responsible for the Acts of Drug-Abusing Employees
In addition to detecting drug-abusing employees, a workplace drug testing policy can also act to legally shield an employer from liability under state law.
State Drug Testing Law 101: Knowing the Basics Is Critical to Your Success
In this article, we will briefly cover just three State Drug Testing Laws 101-type questions that we get all the time.
