When the word audit is mentioned, people generally think of a negative experience, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax audit or of a confrontation. However, it is possible for audits to be positive. First, let’s consider the definition of audit. Audit: A systematic or methodical review; to examine with intent to verify. Audits can… Read More »
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ALCOHOL & THE JOB – A SAFETY ISSUE
Working under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited. This means more than just not drinking on the job. Tests have shown that alcohol can still have an effect on your body up to 18 hours after you have stopped drinking. Alcohol use is a legitimate on-the-job safety issue – and not just an… Read More »
Caught In/On/Between
Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed injuries that occur when body parts get caught between two objects or entangled with machinery. These hazards are also referred to as “pinch points”. The physical forces applied to a body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries ranging from bruises, cuts,… Read More »
Safety Focus- Heights
In early September, OSHA released its list of the top 10 workplace violations for the 2014 fiscal year. Topping the chart is fall protection violations, numbering more than 6,000, followed by hazard communication, scaffolding and respiratory protection violations. And according to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. No matter… Read More »
ASA Member Recognition
Working Solutions, LLC is being recognized in the November/December issue of Staffing Success for being an American Staffing Association member for 10+ years. We are dedicated to being your staffing experts and are proud to share this milestone with our clients and employees. Image has been cropped due… Read More »
Meet the Staff- Ridgeland Office
Working Solutions’ staff are here to work for you! Whether you are an applicant looking for a job or a company looking for employees, we are here to help. Our dedicated staff have the talent and skills necessary to help you with anything needed.… Read More »
ACA Compliance
Working Solutions is committed to being compliant with the Affordable Care Act. We are here for our clients who have any questions or concerns regarding our compliance with the new regulations. Through our continuing education courses and professional knowledge we are committed to ACA compliance!… Read More »
Wellness Programs: Should your company have one?
Wellness Programs are becoming very popular among companies today. According to a 2013 Workplace Wellness Programs study by the RAND Corporation, about half of U.S. employers offer wellness initiatives. These programs may include wellness screenings, interventions and more complex programs. What Is Workplace Wellness? Workplace wellness refers to the education and activities that a work-site… Read More »
Meet the Staff- Meridian/Philadelphia Office
Working Solutions’ staff are here to work for you! Whether you are an applicant looking for a job or a company looking for employees, we are here to help. Our dedicated staff have the talent and skills necessary to help you with anything needed.… Read More »
Live Well, Work Well: Winter/Holiday Safety
Most workers commute to their jobs via cars, and some have the privilege of driving company-owned vehicles. It’s important to adjust your driving practices based on the season so that you can reduce the safety hazards that winter driving can cause. The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for long-distance travel. Planes… Read More »