Industry Insights
The Delta Variant: What Does This Mean For My Organization? - Part 2
The Delta variant caused renewed outbreaks worldwide, pushed nations back into restrictions, and challenged our hopes that that vaccine would end the pandemic. In this article we will explore we will examine how the Delta variant is reshaping the pandemic and how that will impact your organization.
The Covid-19 Vaccine: Herd Immunity - Part 2
“Herd immunity” became a rallying cry around the COVID-19 vaccine. With herd immunity we could feasibly return to normal without fear of outbreaks. Is it still possible? And how does this impact the end of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Delta Variant: Why Is This Variant Such Big News? - Part 1
In recent months, the Delta variant has become the most prominent COVID-19 variant globally. Having first surfaced in India in October 2020, the variant quickly spread world-wide. As a result of the Delta variant, many organizations and countries have had to revisit their COVID-19 policies.
The Covid-19 Vaccine: The Light at the End of the Tunnel? - Part 1
In January 2021 we were all abuzz with news about the global vaccine rollout, and many of us viewed it as a “light at the end of the tunnel” for the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, over 8 months later, we all have a better understanding of what impact the vaccine has had, and how it has changed both governmental regulations and workplace requirements.
Safety in the Workplace: Part 2 - Creating a Culture of Safety
An unsafe work culture may not come out of malicious intent. There are a great many factors that can come into play. For example, employees may be afraid of the consequences of reporting unsafe work, they may not know how to report concerns, or they may believe the risks conditions are normal.
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.
The Impact of an Electrical Incident: Part 4 -The Impact on Community Perceptions
Public perception can make or break a brand. The local or global community your business is a part of becomes your customers, your stakeholders, your investors, and your employees. When an electrical incident occurs, community perception of your organization can be affected.
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.