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Cheating on Employee Drug Tests Hits All-Time High

Employees tried to cheat on workplace drug tests six times more often in 2023 than they did in 2022, but even the cheating couldn’t lower detected use from the highest level of the last 20 years, according to the testing service Quest Diagnostics. The percentage of tested workers found to be using drugs remained at…

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Heat Illness Safety Tips

2023 was the hottest summer on record around the globe, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) latest projections give 2024 a 61% chance of beating 2023 as the warmest year on record. Already this summer, the Mid-Atlantic region has experienced several days where the heat index reached or exceeded 110 degrees — dangerously…

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Workplace Safety Committee Assessment Checklist

Safety committees help organizations prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. However, managing an effective committee takes effort, planning and coordination. This assessment checklist is designed to assist your organization in auditing their workplace safety committees to ensure they run smoothly and foster a strong safety culture. Click to download our free checklist: Workplace Safety Committee Assessment…

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Debunking 5 Common Cybersecurity Myths

Also known as IT security, cybersecurity refers to the act of safeguarding internet-connected systems, critical data and other digital assets from potential cyberthreats—threats that may attempt to exploit sensitive information, steal funds or disrupt normal business operations. In other words, cybersecurity consists of the strategies implemented to help protect people, processes and technology from cyberattacks…

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National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction Starts May 6

OSHA is partnering with key groups to assist with hosting a safety stand-down to prevent falls in construction. This stand-down is scheduled for May 6-10, 2024. The National Safety Stand-down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. Safety Stand-down Overview A safety stand-down is a voluntary event for…