Prevention Wear proper foot gear Take smaller steps when walking Walk slowly and never run on icy ground Keep both hands free for balance rather than in your pockets Use handrails from start to finish Avoid carrying loads Keep your eyes on where you are going Test potentially slick areas by tapping your foot on… Continue reading
By TOM CLEMENT, MRA General Counsel Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, retail has shown that it is equally focused on customer and employee health and business success and has proven that both can be achieved simultaneously. Retailers have demonstrated, and the data proves, that they can follow the rules and keep business safe and open. In a… Continue reading
MIOSHA funding free sessions for training employees to respond in violent situations Would you be surprised to know retail venues are the second most likely scene of an active shooter tragedy after a school campus? There were 34 of these deadly events, between 2000-2016, according to statistics gathered by the FBI and Advanced Law Enforcement… Continue reading
Have you reviewed your business disaster plan lately? If not, it’s a good exercise to go through with your designated disaster response team, and even consider drills with your employees. OSHA requires nearly all employers with at least 11 employees to have a written, comprehensive emergency action plan. Employers with 10 or fewer employees are… Continue reading
We’re heading into tornado season, which means employees need to be prepared on the protocols in case one hits near your business. Already, a serious tornado damaged 70 buildings in March in the Vernon area, in mid-Michigan. So it’s not too early to start emergency preparedness in the event one hits near you. Seeking shelter… Continue reading