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10 Workplace Safety Tips
Safety Tips for the Workplace 1. Use tools, equipment and machinery properly Proper use of tools and machinery can prevent injuries. Only operate machines you are trained or certified to use and ensure that they are cleaned and maintained regularly. You should always use machines and equipment for their intended purposes. Use equipment such as [...]
Safety Practices and Rules
General Safety · Know the job safety requirements. · Know how to contact Elevate Workforce Safety Team. · If you cannot correct unsafe problems or concerns, report them to your supervisor immediately. · Read thoroughly all safety material distributed to you. · Be certain that all instructions are clearly understood before starting a task. · [...]
COMMON SENSE AND SAFETY
Serious accidents can happen when you take safety for granted. Consider this situation: a man was adding fuel to his lawnmower. He poured some gasoline, then took a step back with the open fuel can in his hand. Meanwhile, his neighbor walked up behind him with a lit cigarette. The can touched the cigarette [...]
Entering the Civilian Workforce
If you are a veteran entering the civilian workforce it can be challenging for several reasons. Instead of focusing on what the problems are let’s focus on what you can do to make the transition smoother. Whether you have a vision for your new career or have no idea what you’d like to do, [...]
Is My Pay Fair?
Is My Pay Fair? We want to blame everything and everyone at times for what our paycheck looks like: not enough hours available to work or too much is going to taxes, or they just don't like us. Whatever the reason you feel you're not getting what you feel you're owed, we are going to [...]
Hiring a Person With a Disability
What does having a disability mean? A disability is any condition of the body or mind, an impairment that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition. Ultimately causing certain activity limitations along with how they are able to interact with the world around them. [...]
