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Saved by the Belt: How Companies Can Encourage Safer Driving

Seat belts save lives. In fact, wearing your seat belt can reduce your chances of a fatal injury by 45%. As the only state that does not require adults to wear a seat belt, New Hampshire has an average seat belt usage of only 70% compared to the national average of 90%. A seat belt law for adults may not exist, but that doesn’t mean employers shouldn’t enact policies that encourage safer driving—especially when workers are operating company-owned automobiles and machinery.

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Does OSHA Compliance Matter?

When it comes to worker health and safety, an employer has two liabilities: the liability that a worker will get hurt on the job and the liability of an OSHA inspection. It is our professional opinion that an injury to an employee, especially a key employee, is a much greater liability. It is also our opinion that if you have a comprehensive health and safety program, you will comply with the majority of OSHA’s regulations.

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Addressing Indoor Air Quality: Listen, Learn, Act

Oftentimes, we hear complaints from customers who believe their indoor air problem is mold-related, but we hardly ever find mold at levels that would cause problems for employees. We usually find that the most common culprits behind employee discomfort are poorly maintained ventilation systems, inadequate building sanitation, and construction-related debris.