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Even a Small Disaster Plan Can Reap Big Peace of Mind
More than half of the small businesses profiled in a recent study by Symantec did not have a disaster preparedness plan in place. Without plans for evacuation, employees won’t know where to go when a crisis strikes and pandemonium can quickly ensue. Taking the time to create even a cursory preparedness plan is worth its weight in safety.
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What’s in an Emergency Exit? Safety, Sometimes.
When the Indiana State Fair stage collapsed, claiming six lives and sending more than 45 people to the hospital, safety officials everywhere took note. What could people in the audience learn? What steps can be taken to make a plan before watching a large performance, attending a football game, or a series finale for any major sport?
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Near Misses Can Shine a Light on Safety and Process Improvement Opportunites
You can train your entire team to make the best of a near miss opportunity. When employees feel empowered to point out a near miss – and perhaps even receive recognition or a pat on the back for doing so – this practice will likely prevent future injuries and may contribute to improved operational performance.
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Preparing Your Business for Disaster
Disasters are an inevitable part of doing business. It’s a fact of life that has never seemed more obvious than in 2011, as we’ve witnessed a devastating tsunami, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires and flooding.
In the near future, it’s likely your business will be threatened by a critical event that could dramatically impact operations. Because disasters don’t happen regularly, they are often overlooked until it’s too late. Organizations that plan in advance often make it through the crisis while those that don’t suffer serious consequences.
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Murphy’s Three Laws of Business Continuity
We’re all familiar with Murphy’s Law, but did you know Murphy had a trilogy of laws?
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Violence in the Healthcare Workplace: Easing the Pressure Cooker
Earlier this year, a gunman critically injured a doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then killed himself and his mother. In another incident, a man who was unhappy with a relative’s treatment killed a nurse and another employee in a Georgia hospital, before being shot himself. In late 2010, an emergency nurse told CNN that she’d been scratched, bitten, spat on, and struck across the face so hard that her jaw broke. Welcome to another day in the life of the healthcare workplace.
While the violence is not likely to improve soon, hospitals can adopt strategies to reduce violence and help prevent their employees from becoming victims.
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Welcome to the Empathia Safety Blog
Well-being, safety and productivity are pivotal to business success. And at Empathia, our mission is helping organizations excel in these critical areas. Our blogs provide a forum to stay abreast of the most relevant and insightful industry articles, information and white papers.
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