Health, Safety, & Security Questions of the Week

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Workers Are Back in Offices And So Are the Bedbugs

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In the latest article from Business Insider, bedbugs are quietly hitching rides into the workplace as more people return to the office and our very own Andrea Whalen of Clark Schaefer Strategic HR sounds the alarm.
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What To Do In An Active Shooter Incident

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Active shooter incidents are an unfortunate reality facing us all. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and can evolve quickly. It is important to provide your employees with the information needed to help prevent and prepare for the unthinkable.
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Training Supervisors on How to Handle Workers’ Compensation Situations Effectively

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Handling workers’ compensation situations is an important part of a supervisor's job. With the right training, supervisors can learn how to manage these situations smoothly, reducing risks and creating a safe and supportive work environment.
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How Can I Support Employee Well-Being Beyond the EAP?

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While many organizations have implemented an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as an important way to support their employees' mental health, that is only one component of well-being. There are many ways HR can play a direct role in supporting employees' overall well-being. In this article, we'll discuss what well-being is, how it impacts individuals and organizations, and offer specific examples of how you can support employee well-being in your organization.
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How to Simplify Your Work Life

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HR Question: I often feel in a state of overwhelm at work. It's frustrating to not be as effective and productive as I'd like to be. Can you recommend a good approach to simplify my work life?
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Are Evacuation Drills Mandatory to Meet OSHA Training Requirements?

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When planning for workplace emergencies and evacuations, does your company follow OSHA Training Requirements as part of their annual training?
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How To Handle Expired Prescription Drug Use In The Workplace?

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HR Question: We recently had a situation where a longtime employee, with no prior incidences, took an expired prescription drug that was inhibiting her performance. After her drug test, she tested positive with it in her system and the script was older than one year. What should I do?
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How to Handle Bed Bugs at Work

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An employee shared they have bed bugs in their apartment. What do you do? Here are recommended steps for employers to handle bed bugs at work.
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How To Conduct a Workplace Accident Investigation

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Despite the best efforts, accidents happen. Here's how to conduct a workplace accident investigation and steps to prevent future injuries.
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Who Has to Submit OSHA Form 300A?

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Does your company need to comply? We'll explain which companies need to complete the OSHA 300A form along with the posting date requirements.
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Marijuana in the Workplace

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Wondering how to handle marijuana in the workplace now that Issue 2 has passed in Ohio? Find answers in this HR Question of the Week!
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Good Samaritan Law

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If an employee tries to medically help someone during a medical emergency are they or our company liable if something should go wrong?
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What Is a Safety Audit and How Can Job Hazard Analysis Help?

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Safety Audits (routine, comprehensive reviews of safety programs) with Job Hazard Analysis lead to better decisions, training, & compliance.
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How To Handle Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace

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Do you know what to do if you suspect workplace drug and alcohol abuse? We'll walk you through what to do step by step.
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Do I Need a Heat Safety Plan? How Do I Build One?

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With summer temperatures rising, do you have a heat safety plan in place to protect your team members? Are you ready for OSHA Inspections?
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How Do We Create An Emergency Preparedness Plan?

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Don't get caught without an emergency preparedness plan! We'll explain why organizations need it and how to create a plan.
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How Can HR Professionals Reduce Workplace Violence?

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Find out how HR professionals can reduce workplace violence in their environments beyond implementing an Employee Assistance Program.
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Ensuring Safety in the Workplace

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What are some steps that can be taken to raise safety awareness and reduce the number of incidents in the workplace?
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Work Related Injuries from a Home Office

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I have "virtual" employees who don't spend all their work time in the office. How do I know if an employee’s injury is work related if they work out of their home?
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Who’s Using Your EAP

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What do I need to know about EAP use in order to better share this new resource with employees? Learn more in our Question of the Week.
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Rating Employees On Safety

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Rating employees on safety starts by having a company whose beliefs, attitudes, practices are concerned with minimizing workplace hazards.
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OSHA 300-A Log

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I know I am supposed to take my OSHA 300-A log down on April 30. How long do I have to keep it after I take it down?
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How To Determine If A Home Office Injury Is Covered By Workers’ Compensation

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Remote workplace injuries can be harder to investigate. Here's how to determine if an injury is covered by workers' compensation.
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Emergency Response Plans: Preparing for Emergencies & Natural Disasters

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As a supervisor, I know it’s my responsibility to prevent unethical behavior on my team. But what does that look like? How do I prevent it?
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Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace

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How can Human Resources and business leaders partner together to address rising mental health concerns in the workplace?
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Does My Company Need an AED?

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Create an awareness plan tonsure employees know where to find their AED in the case of an emergency as well as receive adequate training.
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Do Injury Prevention Programs Really Work?

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Don't let the ideas about injury prevention programs not working or being too expensive stop you in looking into a program for you.
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What Does It Mean To Be a Partially Exempt Industry Under OSHA?

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Some industries are exempt from OSHA's recordkeeping requirements - What NAICS codes are included and why it matters.
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What Should Ohio Employers Know About Marijuana in the Workplace?

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True and False questions to help you understand your organization rights as it relates to marijuana in the workplace.
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Impact of Inclement Weather on Employees

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Make sure to formally document an Inclement Weather policy and add it to your employee handbook or more informally at least notify employees.
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Active Shooter Training: Surviving the Unthinkable

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Company leadership should support training of a realistic Active Shooter Plan that prepares their employees for surviving the unthinkable.
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What is a powered industrial truck according to OSHA? Do you need proper training?

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What is the definition of a powered industrial truck according to OSHA and what training is required if we have one at our location?
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