December 16, 2020

A job safety analysis (JSA) is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur and is one of the most common preventative tools safety and risk managers use. Often JSA are also used interchangeably with job hazard analysis or (JHA). Coupled with a strong agile management system, JSA's can be part of an important feedback loop to understanding risks in your workplace.

December 9, 2020

Every state has their own requirements for workers compensation however, majority of states such as Pennsylvania require employers to acquire workers compensation when they have 1 or more full-time employee. Workers compensation can be a confusing system to navigate especially during the quoting process and what discounts are available to you.

November 30, 2020

In warehousing and distribution, productivity and efficiency are king. When this happens, safety can often take a back seat. A simple google search for “warehouse safety metrics” provides results focused on warehouse performance and warehouse KPIs that include: on-time shipments, cycle times, number of picks per hour, perfect orders, and warehouse capacity used, among others. We have to be sure that we are not incentivizing shortcuts that put worker safety at risk. One way to safeguard this is to elevate safety metrics to measure alongside performance metrics. Here are our favorite ways to measure warehouse safety.

November 29, 2020

VIT's Ergo Partner Program which allows ergonomists, PTs, chiropractors, and other safety professionals and consultants to use VIT’s Arc product free of charge for 30 days. Partners will receive one Arc device, a companion tablet, and access to the Arc software platform free of charge for 30 days to test out Arc’s leading indicator data for risk management in house and in client facilities. The data helps safety professionals to measure the effect and ROI of their assessments, training, and initiatives while also expanding their reach by remote monitoring facilities outside of local regions.

November 27, 2020

There is a drastic shift coming in the world of warehouse safety technology. Until now, the only way to know the effectiveness of safety measures was waiting six months to see if injuries dropped from previous figures. With new technology, companies can shorten feedback loops from 6 months to weeks or days by measuring the factors that influence safe lifting instead of waiting on end results.

November 25, 2020

NIOSH recently released the results of a study which found a correlation between the number of lifts per shift and lower back pain. The study involved the self-reporting of multiple factors from a group of 138 manufacturing workers. The workers spent their day lifting and assembling dryer parts.

February 21, 2019

Agile development has been the staple of many fast moving software companies. However, safety has been often overlooked when it comes to quick development cycles to continuously improve the workplace and instead often take multiple months and quarters worth of capturing data and analyzing risk before action plans are put forth. Learn how to help your safety and risk teams be more proactive with continuous improvement to reduce risk in your workplace.

February 21, 2019

Here are 5 ways to ensure your company is doing the best it can to reduce COVID-19 infections in your workplace.

February 21, 2019

We wanted to share some of our favorite ways to use the product to improve safety outcomes at your facilities by using leading indicators. In this blog post, we will detail our five (5) favorite use case and implementation methods for the Vigilant Technologies (VIT)'s Arc device in your facility. These use cases are a result of research, testing, and discussion with our beta customers and pilot locations. Every facility is different, so use these use cases as a guideline and tweak your implementation as necessary. If you have suggestions or results for a different type of implementation, let us know and we’ll give you a shout out!

February 21, 2019

As people increase their shopping during the holiday season, warehousing and stores are preparing for some of the busiest times of the year by hiring temporary or seasonal workers to pick up the slack. While the companies can benefit from the additional resources, these temporary workers are also at an increased risk for injuries.

February 21, 2019

You are a safety manager for several facilities at a major company and you’ve just been tasked with improving employee safety in your facility. Injuries are too high and cost the company too much. There has been too much missed time and you’ve had to bring on and train a bunch of new employees so productivity is down.You are a safety manager for several facilities at a major company and you’ve just been tasked with improving employee safety in your facility. Injuries are too high and cost the company too much. There has been too much missed time and you’ve had to bring on and train a bunch of new employees so productivity is down. What do you do?