As our economy begins to rebound from the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic and businesses focus on implementation of growth strategies, leaders are encouraged to strive for continuous improvement in their efforts at managing safety and health in the workplace. The provision of a safe working environment is a primary responsibility of management in any…
From risk assessments and workplace inspections to regular employee consultations and safety training, there are several actions employers can take, to protect employees and create healthy work environments. In this article, we share tips to help employers establish and maintain their safety management systems, while simultaneously achieving regulatory compliance, enhancing business processes, and strengthening employee…
Waking up to the incredibly sad and disturbing news on Friday, September 29, 2023, that another individual in Barbados had lost their life due to a work-related accident, has left me asking how many more? To the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Broome, I offer my sincerest condolences. To those who may wonder why…
Personal safety is not like a light switch that you can turn on or off. The personal safety switch must continuously be in the “ON” position. Most importantly because we feel safe, does not necessarily mean that we are. On the contrary, feeling safe all the time could be the biggest threat to our well-being,…
