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DOWNLOAD: Personal Protective Equipment; What Do You Need, When Do You Need It, and How Do You Ensure Its Effectiveness?

It would be nice if workplaces could be made completely safe--if hazards could be eliminated, guarded, enclosed, rendered benign--but for some workplaces and some types of work, it just isn't going to happen . . . more »

Lighten the Load: Identify and Control Ergonomic Hazards in Your Workplace to Prevent Costly Injuries, Increase Productivity, and Keep Workers on the Job

Do the aching backs in your workplace lead to a miserable aching in your head? Ergonomic injuries like back pain, often described by the term "musculoskeletal disorders" (MSDs), are a perennial leading cause of nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses. More than 350,000 American workers suffered ergonomic injuries that resulted in lost work time in 2006, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In this Special Report, we discuss ergonomic hazards and break down the steps involved in creating a program to reduce ergonomic injuries. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: The Dollars and Cents of Safety--Why Safety's Bottom Line Is a Boon to Business; Learn How to Reap the Benefits for Your Workplace

Where does safety show up on your company's balance sheet? Is it always and only in the expense column? If so, you may not be fully aware of all of your safety program's benefits. Many studies have demonstrated that an investment in safety not only prevents injury-related losses but significantly increases productivity--companies that have measured it report increases of 10 percent or more. Keep reading to find out how you can make the case to management that safety is no charitable contribution but a genuine investment with measurable positive returns. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Powered Industrial Trucks: California's Requirements for Equipment, Workplace Postings, Safe Operation, and Training

This Special Report will help you navigate Cal/OSHA's sometimes—confusing industrial truck standards, which are arranged differently than federal OSHA's regulation and have different specific requirements. This Report will also help you ensure that your equipment meets Cal/OSHA standards by providing a comprehensive checklist you can use to inspect your equipment. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Defuse the Violence: Protect Your Workforce—And Your Company: An Exclusive Employer Guide from the Employer Resource Institute

This 28-page Employer Guide contains a 7-step program for preventive action, tips for how to respond when violence erupts, sample policies, and more. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Leave for Injured and Disabled Workers: How to Navigate the Workers' Comp, ADA, and FMLA Maze in California

In this Employer Guide, we sort out the complex rules governing workers' compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act--as well as the California disability and family leave laws. Includes step-by-step compliance flowcharts. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Setting Up a Telecommuting Program--a Toolkit For Employers

Determining whether telecommuting arrangements will work for you and your employees requires consideration of a host of issues ranging from workers' compensation to liability insurance, from health and safety to employee productivity, from scheduling to wage and hour concerns. We've put together a comprehensive guide that addresses these areas and much more. You'll also find a practical sample policy, agreement and home office safety checklist that you can use to put a successful telecommuting program in place at your company. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Key Differences Between California OSHA and Federal OSHA Special Report

Whether you're a California employer looking to expand into another part of the country or an employer from outside California planning to expand your business into the state, California's occupational safety and health program and rules are likely to be an issue for you. This report covers some key differences between Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Hazard Communication Training Special Report

The California Hazard Communication Regulation—contained in the Cal/OSHA rules—requires you to train employees about the dangerous substances they work with, and it's one of the most frequently violated standards. This Special Report will help you identify the key points of this Regulation, and aid in developing an effective Communication Training program for your organization. A helpful session outline guide for the training is also included. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Workplace Safety Committees: A Guide to Creating Committees that Prevent Accidents, Injuries, Comp Claims, and Lawsuits

If you want your safety committee to improve conditions in your workplace, you must be prepared to invest a good deal of energy and time designing and developing it. Before you call your first committee meeting, map out a clear picture of what you're trying to accomplish, how you will accomplish it, and which resources you have available. In this report, we'll show you a step-by-step system for organizing your committee. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: The Nuts and Bolts of Safety Management Systems: What's In It for You and Your Employees?

We've put together—in a concise and straighforward report—what you need to know to identify the main elements and tools you need, and how you can implement core safety practices, to create an effective safety management system within your organization. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Safety Incentive Programs: How to Motivate Employees and Cut Workers' Comp Costs

In this special report, we'll look at what companies have done to implement safety incentives successfully. We'll also point out several resources that can help you set up a safety incentive program quickly. Finally, we'll give you tips on selecting and designing a program that is right for you. . . . more »