Working Safely in Extreme Heat: How to Stay Hydrated on the Job
With temperatures climbing across the Southeast this week, workers in outdoor, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, and other non-climate-controlled environments should take heat safety seriously. Working in extreme heat, humidity, direct sunlight, physical exertion, limited airflow, and personal protective equipment (PPE) can combine to create dangerous conditions. The good news is that practical planning can reduce risk. […]
Working In Hot Weather Safety Tips
By Loyd McIntosh Now that it is officially summer, the temperatures in many parts of the country are approaching triple digits. While office workers have the luxury of working in air-conditioned spaces, many workers either work outdoors exposed to the elements or in non-climate-controlled environments like warehouses and factories. There are many potential risks to […]
Post-COVID Recruiting Trends
By Loyd McIntosh Now that 2020 is behind us and, with any luck, the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is on the wane, people will be anxious to get out of the house and back to work. That means everything will be going back to normal soon, correct? Not so fast! Even with people returning […]
Automation Personnel Services, Inc. Earns Safety Standard of Excellence® Mark
Program Aims to Reduce Temporary and Contract Worker Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities. BIRMINGHAM, AL – January 24, 2019 – Automation Personnel Services, Inc. recently earned the Safety Standard of Excellence® Mark. The Safety Standard of Excellence program, developed by the American Staffing Association and the National Safety Council, promotes staffing industry-wide safety standards through […]
Immediate Steps Your Company Should Take if an Employee is Hurt on the Job
Workplace accidents and injuries are no joke – they can be devastating to both the employee and the employer. According to recent research from Liberty Mutual, non-fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. amount to nearly $600 million in workers’ compensation costs every single year. As you might expect, it’s critical your company responds to the […]