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,
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
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
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
March is National Nutrition Month – “Beyond the Table” is the theme. Choices we make daily, including what we’re going to eat and drink, can make a big difference — both now and in the future.
March is National Ladder Safety Month – learn the statistics so you DON’T become a statistic. #laddersafety As part of National Ladder Safety Month we are providing these helpful resources: Choosing_Your_Ladder
An effective safety program can help reduce employee injuries, along with a direct cost savings. These direct costs to the workplace can include: medical treatment, higher worker’s compensation insurance premiums, indemnity, and litigation. Reducing these direct costs will allow you to increase your company’s footprint in the industry. Promoting a strong safety culture within your
Our quality training programs help improve safety and health at your workplace while complying with MSHA regulations. Being aware of the safety hazards in the mining industry is the first step to reducing the chance of injury. Our programs will make your workers confident and safety-oriented, increasing productivity and workplace satisfaction as a result.
