Safety Topics

In the fast-paced world of last-minute delivery shipping, your workplace safety needs are unique. At Summit, we’re here to help. Use these resources to train your employees and keep your business safe.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the most common cause of injury and death within workplaces.

Dogs, like people, are incredibly diverse, each possessing its own unique personality. In some cases, that means they can be protective of their human families, possessions and territory—which is a natural and instinctual behavior.

While employee stretching and flexibility programs should not be used in place of a comprehensive workplace ergonomic program, they can serve as a strong supplement to your program.

One of the greatest hazards your employees may face at work crosses dozens of industries, can impact whole teams at once and is sometimes completely invisible.

According to the National Burn Association, burn injuries result in more than 40,000 hospitalizations per year. Although many of these burns occur in the home, burns are also one of the costliest lost-time workers’ compensation claims.

Did you know, each year in the U.S., there are more than 310 construction worker fatalities due to fall from heights? The estimated annual cost of ladder injuries in the U.S. is $24 billion, including work loss, medical, legal, liability and pain and suffering expenses.

If you hear thunder, even a distant rumble, get to a safe place immediately because the thunder you hear is caused by lightning in the area.

If you work in construction, chances are you’ve encountered skylights on several occasions. While these architectural features can add sophistication to a building’s design, skylights are also an often-overlooked safety risk.

Did you know that falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths in America?

Workers in the construction industry face a laundry list of hazards, and scaffolding safety is a not-to-be-missed item on that list.

Equipment inspections should be conducted along with worksite inspections to help eliminate as many hazards as possible and prevent unsafe working conditions.

Did you know that more than 160 million people are part of the U.S. workforce, and the average full-time employee spends approximately half of their waking life at work?

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2020.

Tools are such a common and integral part of so many jobs that it’s easy to forget the hazards that are associated with their use.

To keep your workers safe, it is important to communicate about the hazards they may encounter in the workplace.

Summit claims data paints a clear picture of how prevalent injuries are among employees who are new to a position.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, grounds maintenance workers—including landscaping and tree care workers—are twice as “likely to be injured on the job compared to workers across all occupations.”

The workforce is constantly evolving, and the construction industry is no exception. As of 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that women represented only 11% of the construction workforce.

Nine people are killed, and more than 1,000 are injured daily in incidents reported as distraction-related crashes in the United States.

The actions taken in the initial minutes of an emergency situation are critical. A prompt and clear warning to employees to evacuate, shelter, shelter-in-place or lock down can save lives.

Did you know that thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper use of eye and face protection?

How often do you hear complaints of back pain at work or in daily life? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses, 80% of which are in the lower back.

According to the National Safety Council, forklift incidents accounted for 7,290 nonfatal injuries that involved days away from work in 2020.

According to the National Safety Council, potentially damaging noise is a threat to about 22 million workers per year in the U.S.

In the U.S. and around the world, we’ve seen a rapid increase in substance abuse over the past two years.

Hazardous energy refers to energy sources, such as electrical, mechanical and others, that can be released by machines to cause injury during maintenance.

Unguarded or inadequately guarded machines in the workplace can lead to serious injuries when employees are exposed.

The start of a new year is a great time to refresh yourself and your employees on best safety practices. Resolve to keep your workers protected with these helpful tips and resources.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 22 fatalities of workers performing trench and excavation work were reported in the first half of 2022—surpassing the total of 15 fatalities in 2021.