Values are the foundation of any great safety culture which will become obvious by safe actions of the employees. Every company should have a description of an ideal safety culture based on its values. Below are eight keys to an effective safety culture that are common to most situations: All employees at every level view …
Several years back, I described the experience of my friend Willie who was tasked with clearing his floor in a building adjacent to the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. His account is an excellent example of how creating and implementing a well-designed emergency action plan can be instrumental in saving lives. Without a plan …
Safety Chat Dumpsters are a safety concern because they carry risks that aren’t always obvious to many people. Much of the waste thrown into them can be sharp and jagged with the potential to cut or puncture a person. Toxic substances have been tossed in them, although dumpsters aren’t the appropriate disposal location for them. …
Recientemente en las noticias, se llevaron a cuatro obreros de una hacienda de melocotones al hospital después de ser golpeados por relámpago. Una mujer que salía de un avión en Columbia fue golpeada por relámpago. También, en el restaurante Taquería los Compadres en Murrells Inlet hubo lesiones por relámpago un miércoles por la tarde; se …
Recently in the news, four people working at a peach farm were sent to the hospital after being struck by lightning in South Carolina. One woman was struck by lightning while de-boarding a plane in Columbia. Lightning struck the Taqueria los Compadres restaurant in Murrells Inlet one Wednesday afternoon, sending three people to the hospital …
This is turning out to be one of the hottest summers ever! If you work outside, please bear in mind these important heat stress safety tips. Often limited English speaking employees are under the impression that safety guidelines don’t apply to them. They often work harder and take more risks, which can be a real …
There are an estimated 53,000 workplace fatalities each year and 427,000 non-fatal workplace illnesses. My purpose for this post is to make the case that investing in safety and language services can result in great value and savings in the long run. How much does a work injury cost you? Nationwide, the average direct …
The Cost of Injuries in the Workforce among Limited English Proficient Employees Read More »
I recently found myself trying to survive one of the worse crisis weeks in many years. It all started near the end of March when my wife informed me that the drain seemed to be clogged and she was calling the plumber. When I arrived home, there wasn’t one van, there were about five with …
Seven Time Management Lessons From a Really Crazy Week! Read More »
Over the last four years as an interpreter specializing in workers’ compensation, I have seen my share of unnecessary, heart-wrenching work injuries. Let’s face it, accidents will always occur. However, it seems like a disproportionate amount of Hispanic workers get injured every year. One of the reasons for this is the common belief that production …
Alfonso Interpreting is now a certified minority business Read More »
Phone : (864) 271-2954
Email : office@ArchwaySL.com
Address : P.O. Box 27309 Greenville, SC 29616
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
