Industry Insights
Proxxi’s May Newsletter - 2021
You think about safety every day - and so do we. This month we have taken a step back from safety for individual employees to look more closely at best business practices for workplace safety initiatives.
Safety in the Workplace: Part 1 - Who is Responsible?
Most countries and regions have established safety regulations for the workplace. Different roles within the organization have different responsibilities for their own and for others safety in the workplace. It’s important to know who is responsible for what, and what ramifications can result from violations of these responsibilities.
Exploring Financials: The Value of Life and Workplace Safety
Often implementing safety measures comes at a cost to the organization, and depending on the likelihood that those measures will prevent an injury or fatality, this cost can outweigh the benefit.
Proxxi’s April Newsletter - 2021
Did you know that April 7th is World Health Day? Supporting the health and safety of business and their employees is Proxxi’s key driver. We strive to bring you pertinent information for workplace health and safety topics in our monthly newsletters, and April is no exception.
Planning for Return-to-Work
With the rollout of vaccines and changes to local or federal regulations, many organizations have started returning their employees to the office or jobsite. Those in health and safety roles are being tasked with the creation and execution of a return-to-work plan.
The Impact of an Electrical Incident: Part 3 -The Financial Impact
When we speak with customers about how electrical incidents affect their organization, one of the items that always comes up is financial impact. Financials are a key factor in company success, longevity, and growth, and so they are understandably top of mind for many people. When looking at how electrical incidents affect an organization’s financials, there are many direct and indirect costs that need to be considered.
Protecting On-Site Workers - A Case Study with The ExOne Company
We had an opportunity to check in with our Proxxi Contact customer, The ExOne Company, at the end of February. We wanted to ask Sarah Calabrese, the Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator North America at ExOne, how the deployment of the Proxxi Contact solution that she spearheaded was going. This EH&S Coordinator explained how she is protecting some of their most valuable on-site workers.
The Impact of an Electrical Incident: Part 2 - Impact on Employees
Electrical incidents can have major consequences for your organization. Although they are relatively unlikely to occur, the results of an electrical incident can be life changing for all employees, not just for those involved.
When an electrical incident occurs, the employee involved can be impacted in various degrees, including no or mild injury, severe injury, or even death. Beyond the physical injury, there can also be psychological repercussions. There can also be impacts on employees beyond those involved in the electrical incident.
The Impact of an Electrical Incident: Part 1 - Introduction
Electrical safety is a low probability, high impact subsection of workplace safety. This means that although electricity-related events may be relatively unlikely to occur, they are of great importance when they do, and the consequences can be deadly. Because of the low likelihood, some organizations ignore or put off improving their electrical safety plans.
Creating a Workplace Plan - A Case Study with a Clean Energy Company
One of our customers is a global group that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions, especially in renewable energy. Their business spans the entire value chain, from design and construction through to operation and maintenance. They are aware of the importance of having a workplace safety program that is well thought out, comprehensive, and effective.
How to Use the Hierarchy of Hazard Control in Your Workplace Safety Plan
When building a workplace safety plan, there are many different approaches to take. Certain aspects of workplace safety are governmentally mandated, but even within those mandates there are different ways in which safety can be achieved.
Safe workplaces save money, have more productive employees, have a better community image, and, or course, prevent workplace injury and illness.