Content about Safety

October 31, 2011
3 Keys to Effective Safety Training

Safety training is an important part of any business. But effective safety training consists of more than locking your employees in a closet and forcing them to watch a video. It needs to include interaction, be engaging, and, most of all, effectively deliver the intended message.

By Michael Rich

Safety training is an important part of any business. It helps to protect your company from costly injuries and keep employees safe.

However, effective training consists of more than locking your employees in a closet and forcing them to watch a video. It needs to include interaction, be engaging, and, most of all, effectively deliver the intended message.

Follow these three tips to ensure an effective safety training program:

September 30, 2011
5 Steps to Develop and Implement an Evacuation Plan

Fires, gas leaks, natural disasters and other unforeseen events are among the reasons businesses each year rapidly evacuate employees. However, safely evacuating employees involves more than running into the office and screaming, “Fire, get out!” A safe evacuation requires the development of an evacuation plan, policy, training, and more.

By Michael Rich

Fires, gas leaks, natural disasters and other unforeseen events are among the reasons businesses each year rapidly evacuate employees.

However, safely evacuating employees involves more than running into the office and screaming, “Fire, get out!” A safe evacuation requires the development of an evacuation plan, policy, training, and more.

Here’s how your company can develop and implement a program in five easy steps.

Step 1: Appoint a Lead

September 10, 2010
Uncertain Times Make Workplace Safety a High Priority

The day-to-day demands of running a business often push disaster management off of many business owners’ radar. Meeting payroll, generating new business, and keeping employees engaged are their primary focus. However, whether it’s preparing for acts of terror or extreme weather, disaster management can’t be ignored.

By Rich Cordivari, Vice President, Learning & Development, AlliedBarton Security Services