Integrity HR Management

  By: Millie Springer, Director of HR In a study done by in 2016 by Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, it was found that not only does employee safety climate perception impact an employee’s job satisfaction, it impacts employee engagement/performance as well.     In this study, two companies were examined.  In each case, it was determined that the more the employee felt that there was a positive safety climate at the company and group/department level, the higher the employee rated his or her job satisfaction.  It is important to note that the employee needed to feel like this was a priority at both the company level and the group or department level.  Having either one of these missing, could impact the results.     Employees who have higher job satisfaction, in turn, have increased productivity and engagement.  Increased productivity is a goal for many reasons.  Not only does increased pro...

OSHA Hazard Recognition U.S. Department of Defense/Seaman Rob Aylward (U.S. Navy) Many workers, even those who do not encounter infectious people in the course of their job duties, have similar exposure risks as the general American public during a pandemic. Other workers, including some covered on this webpage provides, are at increased risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 while on the job. What is the risk to workers in the United States? The risks from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), for workers depends on how extensively the virus spreads between people; the severity of resulting illness; pre-existing medical conditions workers may have; and the medical or other measures available to control the impact of the virus and the relative success of these measures. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides detailed information about this topic. According to the CDC , certain people, including older adults...

SAFETY UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Keeping essential workers safe during a shutdown Many businesses have shut down partially or entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many employers need to keep some essential personnel on site. These workers may face unique challenges during a shutdown. Workers deemed essential who continue reporting to the facility may be working alone, or nearly alone. If your facility normally relies on other employees to provide internal emergency response, those responders may not be available. If any injuries occur, there may not be anyone nearby to provide assistance or call for help. Despite a common misconception, OSHA doesn't limit general industry employees from working alone (except in electrical power generation). However, the employer should evaluate the work to determine if tasks can be done safely by a lone employee. During a total or partial shutdown, additional evaluation may be needed because employees who previously ...