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    22. July 2024

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    Current challenges in US healthcare and their impact on staff safety

    Did you know that hospitals are one of the most hazardous places to work? According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics,...

    22. July 2024

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    Common risks faced by healthcare workers

    Healthcare is the fastest-growing sector of the U.S., employing over 18 million workers. 

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    22. July 2024

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    Lone Worker safety legislation and policy for the United States of America

    Find out more about the law on lone working, the main hazards and risks of working alone and offer advice on solutions...

    22. July 2024

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    5 steps to employee safety in healthcare

    Protecting the safety of your employees isn’t just a nice thing to do, but a legal requirement, with fines being...

    22. July 2024

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    Reducing violence against healthcare workers with insight reporting

    Workers in healthcare settings can frequently become victims of violence, which often goes unreported. Read on to see...

    22. July 2024

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    The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Act

    Nearly three quarters of all non-fatal workplace violence incidents in the US involve healthcare workers. A new Bill...

    22. July 2024

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    Buddy systems for lone workers

    What is a buddy system? The Oxford English Dictionary provides a clear definition of a buddy system: “A cooperative...

    22. July 2024

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    Workplace fatalities across the US

    Despite most employers trying to ensure the safety of their staff, unfortunately, fatal workplace accidents can and do...

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