Speaking of Safety
Everyone knows staying hydrated is important. But not everyone really understands what’s in store for them if they let dehydration take over. In this article, we’ll clear thing up by going over what dehydration does to your body. And we’ll end with some practical tips for staying hydrated throughout the workday. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that effects of dehydration are a lot worse than just feeling a bit parched.
What do safety rules, work practices, and Pavlov’s dog have to do with you?
In the early 1900’s, Russian researcher Pavlov found that if you ring a bell then feed a dog, soon all you will have to do is ring the bell and the dog will start salivating. (Remember the movie Turner and Hooch?) Pavlov referred to this as a “conditioned response”.
Supervisors are usually in the best position to observe employee behavior, and should be trained to recognize indicators of stress. Stress doesn’t always predict violence, but by observing patterns, frequency and intensity of behaviors, as well as the number of different behaviors, supervisors may be able to identify when trouble could be on the horizon.
Considering that 80% of common infections – including the flu – can be spread through contaminated hands, there’s never a more important time to remind yourself, coworkers, family and friends the importance of hand hygiene.
Written by Carl Potter, CSP, CMC A: You Are! In years past, the question of who is responsible for safety was answered with “Everyone Is”!
Misconceptions about workplace violence all-too-often lead to poor policies and decisions that can leave workplaces more exposed to dangers. Here are six common myths to consider regarding your workplace.