June – National Safety Month: Identifying and Addressing Safety Hazards June 17, 2024 Identifying and Addressing Safety Hazards Hazards are all around us at work and home, and the threats can take many different forms. It can be a cord stretched over a walkway, a repetitive process, a worksite that is too cold or a burnt out lightbulb on an outside path. A hazard can be defined as Read more
June – National Safety Month: Sharing the Road June 10, 2024 Sharing the road safely There are many factors that contribute to our safety and the safety of others on the road. Being aware of our surroundings and understanding how to share the roads safely with others improves your chance of avoiding potentially deadly situations. For more information click here to review 5-Minute Safety Talk Flyer. Read more
CPR Week – Get Involved June 1, 2024 June 1st – 7th is National CPR Week. Learn different ways you can get involved. Read more
June – National Safety Month: Engagement June 1, 2024 Are you at risk for complacency? Complacency affects every workplace and employee to different degrees. It often shows up as a feeling of security that leads to a lack of awareness of your surroundings. Though you might think you are immune, it can be as simple as letting your guard down, losing focus or not Read more
May – Workplace Mental Health May 3, 2024 Mental health is an important component of overall well-being and is equally as vital as physical health for all employees. Mental health concerns due to work have the potential to adversely impact an employee’s social interactions, productivity, performance, and absenteeism. Stress affects people in a variety of ways such as muscle tension, headaches, stomach discomfort, Read more
Smith & Associates Environmental Health & Safety, LLC Certified By the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council April 18, 2024 Hayward, CA March 26, 2024 Smith & Associates Environmental Health & Safety, LLC, a business specializing in Environmental Health & Safety, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the WBEC – Pacific, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard Read more
April – Long-Term Stress Harms Everyone in the Workplace April 1, 2024 Stress is not always bad. In fact, in the workplace, stress can prompt workers to stay focused on a task or meet a deadline. Extensive and prolonged stress in the workplace, however, can harm workers’ physical and mental health, negatively affecting an organization’s success. Employers can help alleviate workplace stress by supporting their workers. Unions Read more
April – National Safe Digging Month April 1, 2024 April is National Safe Digging Month, a great reminder to always contact 811 before you dig! No matter how small your next home digging project is, remember to keep yourself and your community safe by contacting 811 to have the approximate location of buried utilities marked with paint or flags before breaking ground. Learn more Read more