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When consumers are looking for a way to contribute positively to the environment, buying eco-friendly products is a great choice. Eco-friendly products use fewer resources and have sustainable components, meaning that they have less of an impact on the environment than their non-eco-friendly competitors.
While workplace injuries are down by 68 percent since the 1970s according to OSHA, there is still a long way to go toward the goal of eliminating workplace injuries entirely. In 2017, 5,147 American workers died on the job. Over 20 percent of those deaths were in the construction industry.
US Standard Products examines the problem of workplace injuries and offers suggestions for reducing these injuries and keeping all workers safe.
Continue reading An Analysis Of Workplace Injuries In The United States
The business world can be highly competitive. Some business owners may not feel that giving back to the community is worthwhile because it does not positively impact their bottom line. This shortsighted view ignores some realities of doing business. US Standard Products shares the reasons why businesses should consider giving back to their community and explains how businesses of all sizes can take the time to make a difference, benefiting themselves as well as enriching the community.
Continue reading US Standard Products Explain the Importance of Giving Back to the Local CommunityFor workplaces to stay in safety compliance, training must be provided so that all employees use safety equipment properly. If these products are misused, there will be an increased risk to all employees in the business. Workplace productivity will be lost, and the cost of retraining and replacing employees is high.
Continue reading US Standard Products on the Importance of Safety Training and EquipmentWorkplace injuries and illnesses can take a severe toll on the profitability and performance of companies both large and small. Companies in high population areas like Chelsea are especially vulnerable to these losses. In New York State in 2017, there were 203,100 recordable cases of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses. These problems affected up to 2.8 percent of all employees, including state and local government. This figure is down by 0.7 percent since 2007, but more work is necessary to reduce the incidence of workplace-related injuries.
Continue reading US Standard Products Highlight the Importance of Workplace SafetyApril showers are here and rain can undoubtedly be a major nuisance for outdoor workplaces. Is your team prepared? Equipping your team with protective rainwear can dramatically boost employee productivity, especially if you’re in an industry that consistently works outdoors. OSHA does not mandate employers to pay for ordinary clothing such as rain coats, but it is highly recommended for employee safety to ensure that projects will be completed on schedule.
Read on to learn the importance of adequate protection from the rain, as well as what qualities to look for in rainwear to ensure your team is properly protected from the weather.
Continue reading Does your team have protective rain gear?Even though office buildings aren’t typically equipped with heavy machinery, complicated equipment, and dangerous chemicals, there are still a number of hazards that tenants can face. Not only should you act to keep those on your property safe, you also will want to take precautions against a potential lawsuit. But that doesn’t mean that commercial building and property managers are off the hook on the safety front.
Here, we’ve put together a quick checklist to help those in charge of property maintenance keep their buildings, grounds, and tenants safe and sound. You can also find a wide variety of self-inspection jobsite checklists on OSHA’s website when preparing for a new season or project.
Continue reading Quick Checklist for Property ManagersAn influenza pandemic is a global outbreak of a new influenza A virus that is very different from current and recently circulating human seasonal influenza A viruses. Influenza A viruses are constantly changing, making it possible on very rare occasions for non-human influenza viruses to change in such a way that they can infect people easily and spread efficiently from person to person.
Continue reading How to Survive a Flu EpidemicWhat is the most important factor when purchasing restroom paper products? According to a survey recently conducted by Sofidel America Corp., 78 percent of cleaning industry professionals consider cost when purchasing restroom paper products.
Continue reading The Real Cost of Bathroom Paper ProductsDid you know that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30? The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as a “tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.” Whether you find yourself in a hurricane, cyclone, flood or typhoon, all of these storms can cause disastrous damage. Continue reading Safety equipment to wear when a hurricane hits
