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  • National Rapid Drug Testing Vendor

    We were recently notified that Medtox will no longer provide national rapid drug testing services as of June 1. We use the rapid drug test in cities with construction sites so that a new employee…
    • Bonita Martin
    • Bonita_Martin
    • 6 yrs ago
    • 2 replies
    • 710
    • Charles Bowker5 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Balance Ball Chairs in the Workplace

    Does anyone have experience with "balance ball" chairs. We have combined manufacturing and office space. Recently, we have had employees bring in their own personal balance ball chairs.…
    • Barbara Maddox
    • Barbara_Maddox
    • 5 yrs ago
    • 6 replies
    • 627
    • Charles Bowker5 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Employee illness causing safety concern

    Here's the scenario...there is an employee who due to a health condition, sometimes passes out with out any warning. The team is very concerned for her safety and well being.…
    • Lisa Martin
    • Lisa_Martin
    • 6 yrs ago
    • 1 reply
    • 581
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    • Denise Schumacher6 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Experience with treadmill desks

    Hi everyone, My company is remodeling its office and incorporating some workstations that won't be anyone's permanent desk. We are getting a number of adjustable standing/sitting desks,…
    • Jessica Stephenson
    • HR Technology Enthusiast & Marketer
    • Jessica_Stephenson
    • 5 yrs ago
    • 2 replies
    • 462
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    • Jessica Stephenson5 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • International Travel Safety

    Does anyone have an international travel policy as it relates to safety in light of terrorism and social/political unrest? Not an insurance policy, an HR policy. Thanks!
    • Jennifer Ellspermann
    • Jennifer_Ellspermann
    • 5 yrs ago
    • 1 reply
    • 438
    • Charles Bowker5 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Policy/Training for Offsite Safety

    One of our employees was carjacked at gunpoint very early this morning when dropping off program materials at an offsite venue. Does anyone have policies,…
    • Diana Long
    • Diana_Long.1
    • 5 yrs ago
    • 3 replies
    • 397
    • Jarlyn Gonzalez5 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • FREE Skin Screening Clinic 1/9 10AM - 12NOON St E's NKY

    All - FREE SKIN SCREENING CLINIC THIS SATURDAY AT ST. E'S IN NKY! It's important to me that you get your skin checked regularly.. you don't want to get melanoma! SO...…
    • Lisa Kaminski
    • Lisa_Kaminski
    • 6 yrs ago
    • 390
    • 1
    • Safety & Health
  • Pre-employment drug screen - Releasing prescriptions to employer

    Q: How are employers asking this and not violating ADA? Q: How can an applicant handle this in a way that won't hinder their ability to be hired by the company? Backstory:…
    • Kat Hoyer
    • Recovering HR Manager - Creator of STEER Your Life Coaching®
    • Kat_Hoyer
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 2 replies
    • 371
    • Kat Hoyer4 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • 911 and dedicated lines.

    Our company is making some changes with the phone system and it was recommended by the vendor we are working with that we have a dedicated 911 line out of our building.…
    • Bill Green
    • Bill_Green
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 333
    • Safety & Health
  • Return to work post injury

    An employee is sent for a drug test and treatment after a work-related injury. Do you allow the employee to return to work immediately or after the negative drug test results have come back?
    • Bonita Martin
    • Bonita_Martin
    • 5 yrs ago
    • 1 reply
    • 329
    • 1
    • Jennifer Wurzelbacher5 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Employee Photo ID Badge System

    Does anyone use a photo ID badge system that they love?? We are looking for something that prints double-sided and is easy to use.
    • Tara Harpold
    • Tara_Harpold
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 3 replies
    • 323
    • Faith Stipanovich4 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Employee with interfering cough

    We have an employee who has a really loud cough. No reason to believe it's contagious due to allergies and the weather changing. It also happened for a short time last year.…
    • Sharon Szabo
    • Sharon_Szabo
    • 5 yrs ago
    • 320
    • Safety & Health
  • Nicotine Testing

    Our facility is exploring the possibility of monitoring our nicotine users. Currently, our tobacco users pay a higher health insurance premium. We are toying with the idea of adding e-cig and vape…
    • Jennifer Hunt
    • Human Resources Aficionado :)
    • Jennifer_Hunt
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 4 replies
    • 282
    • 1
    • Mark Levine3 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy

    Does anyone have a current DOT Drug and Alcohol policy that they would be willing to share? We have two DOT drivers in the entire company and DOT is not my area of expertise.…
    • Bonita Martin
    • Bonita_Martin
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 1 reply
    • 271
    • Terry Wilson4 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Safety Incentive Program

    I am researching a way to offer a safety incentive program that is in compliance with OSHAs Whistleblowing law. In researching this subject, I have found that rewarding safe behavior instead of…
    • Teresa Homer
    • Regional Human Resources Manager, SHRM-CP, PHR
    • Teresa_Homer
    • 5 yrs ago
    • 267
    • Safety & Health
  • Cell Phone/ Distracted Driving Policy

    Hello, I am working on updating the cell phone/ distracted driving policy my company currently utilizes and was hoping to have some feedback or sample policies to customize. Thanks much in advance!
    • Carol Brooksbank
    • Human Resource Manager
    • Carol_Brooksbank
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 1 reply
    • 265
    • Amy Curtis3 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • First Aid Cabinets

    Do you have a service that you use to keep your First Aid Cabinets stocked and current? Or, do you take care of them yourself? I'd love to hear what others are doing. Thanks - Steve
    • Steve BrowneModerator
    • Steve_Browne
    • 3 yrs ago
    • 2 replies
    • 124
    • Jennifer Bye3 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Additional Coronavirus Questions

    (These questions came to me from Andrea Gurcsik, Sr. HR practitioner - Steve) Here at First Solar we are starting to put together phase 2 of our Coronavirus plan,…
    • Steve BrowneModerator
    • Steve_Browne
    • 2 yrs ago
    • 2 replies
    • 113
    • Jenny Cox Cook2 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Coronavirus in the Workplace Question

    (I just had a phone conversation with an HR peer who has employees in California and she asked this anonymously. - Steve) I would like to know what other HR professionals are doing when presented…
    • Steve BrowneModerator
    • Steve_Browne
    • 2 yrs ago
    • 2 replies
    • 93
    • Bonita Martin2 yrs ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group - Starting September 2018

    (Submitted by Mark Levine) Stop Accepting Stress Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a proven group program to help people reduce stress, anxiety, depression and chronic pain.…
    • Steve BrowneModerator
    • Steve_Browne
    • 3 yrs ago
    • 92
    • Safety & Health
  • New Weight Loss Program coming to Cincinnati - 12/6/18

    (This post came to me from Rob Florio at Sanford) Profile by Sanford is bringing their Simple, Effective and Sustainable Weight Loss Program to the Queen City!…
    • Steve BrowneModerator
    • Steve_Browne
    • 3 yrs ago
    • 87
    • Safety & Health
  • Making Employees Comfortable Wearing Masks in Heat

    Hi Everyone! While the CDC is still strongly recommending the use of masks, for employee safety, we are also requiring this for any of our essential workers (who are in our warehouses).…
    • Lindsey Wade
    • Lindsey_Gardner
    • 1 yr ago
    • 2 replies
    • 69
    • Phil Brunner1 yr ago
    • Safety & Health
  • CDC and state / local lifting of COVID-19 Mandates

    With the recent CDC announcement on May 13th and the uncertainty around OSHA recordable responsibility on employers, are companies relaxing mask and social distancing mandates at their work sites?…
    • Gloria Olson
    • VP HR
    • Gloria_Olson
    • 1 yr ago
    • 1 reply
    • 48
    • Erin (Henry) Rastikis11 mths ago
    • Safety & Health
  • Stop smoking in 2 weeks. Or continue paying $6000/year.

    No more excuses. Now there is a 2 week program to quit smoking. Sit to Quit provides lifetime access to videos, a workbook, and meditations all of which are supported by 5 online group coaching…
    • Mark Levine
    • Mark_Levine
    • 3 yrs ago
    • 39
    • 1
    • Safety & Health
  • Two free videos: OSHA'S Return to Work Safety & Health Guidelines for Employers and Employees

    Yes, as we get ready to bring employees back, you need to ask: Are you in compliance with OSHA’s Guidelines? Are you ready to train your employees in these OSHA Guidelines?…
    • Scott Warrick
    • Scott Warrick's HR Consulting & Employment Law
    • Scott_Warrick
    • 2 yrs ago
    • 38
    • Safety & Health
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