As employees return to your workplace, they’re understandably stressed. They’re afraid of being exposed to the virus, frantic about child care, distraught over money, and terrified about bringing the virus home to their families. They’re fed up with losing control over much of their personal lives, and rattled by the changes you’ve made in their […]
How reopening your worksite can blindside you
When we can finally reopen our worksites, it’s easy to envision CEOs, bosses and team leaders standing in front of returning employees and saying, “Welcome back, everyone! Free coffee and doughnuts today. Now, let’s get to work!” Yet for many employees, performing at their pre-COVID-19 levels will be impossible—unless their leaders overcome a blind spot. […]
Your free “Work From Home Safety Checklist” for employees
An overlooked consequence of employees working from home is you’re still responsible for their safety. Whether they’re newly working from home due to COVID-19 or seasoned telecommuters, you remain responsible for providing a safe workplace. Yet nearly all employers fail to consider employee safety—and their organization’s liability—when employees work from home. Home accidents and hazards […]
Your legal risks for COVID-19
You’re legally required by federal law to provide employees a workplace that’s “free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm” (OSH Act of 1970, Section (a)(1)). Federal standards and COVID-19If your communicable illness policies and response plan are inadequate, OSHA can cite you for violating this General Duty Clause. […]