There are several injury exposures that auto mechanics and technicians experience during their normal day to day operation. According to the most current Bureau of Labor Statistics injury and illness report auto mechanics and technicians had 13,150 nonfatal occupational [...]
There can never me too much emphasis on safety culture in any business, and with 2019 now just around the corner, here is a brief regarding some of the most important employer responsibilities related to the Occupational Safety [...]
In our Workers Compensation Program, the Automotive Industries Compensation Corporation (AICC), driving on public roads and highways is a significant exposure within the members’ operations. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) reports that year after year, vehicle accidents are [...]
In the last Regulatory Agenda, OSHA indicated that it was undergoing rulemaking to revise the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses regulation. Specifically, OSHA noted it was considering deleting the requirement for employers with 250 or more employees at an [...]
We wanted to make sure you knew that on February 1st, employers subject to the recordkeeping requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) were reminded to post their 2017 OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries [...]
As winter approaches, we always like to keep people thinking and talking about safety. Our first priority is always focusing on accidents which shouldn’t occur. Winter always brings everything from slips and falls, keeping warm and dry, to monitoring [...]
Take steps to stay pain-free Your musculoskeletal system includes the bones and muscles that help you move. Doing the same motion day after day can be hard on your body, and can strain your musculoskeletal system. Have you ever [...]
One of the most overlooked parts of workplace injury is fatigue. Here we will examine some signs of fatigue and what can be done to avoid workplace injury. What is Fatigue? Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, [...]
We strongly believe in strong workplace support for employees coping with a variety of issues. It is for this reason NARFA offers a strong and confidential employee assistance program (EAP). We wanted to share this nice story about an [...]
In the workplace, there are always hazards, and having a strong safety culture and preparedness is key to avoiding large losses and avoidable claims. Here at NARFA, we put the health of our member businesses ahead of everything else [...]
