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Occupational health management (OHM) - strategically promoting health in the workplace
Occupational health management (OHM) - promoting health, motivation and productivity in the company Occupational health management: OHM measures Health in the workplace Health promotion Occupational health management (OHM) is more than just a trend - it is a long-term investment in the well-being and performance of employees. In the face of increasing stress and growing demands on companies
Digital safety training with VR, AR & AI - your next level in occupational safety
Digital training in occupational safety: shaping the future of safety training with VR, AR and AI digital training AI digital occupational safety VR AR The demands on occupational safety are constantly increasing, especially in a rapidly changing world of work. To ensure that safety training also keeps pace, more and more companies are turning to innovative technologies such as virtual
Digital walk-through apps for greater safety: efficient occupational safety made easy
Apps for site inspections: The digital helper for more safety in the workplace Digital inspection apps Occupational health and safety 4.0 Efficient safety inspections Digital risk assessment Safety inspections are a key element in occupational health and safety in order to identify and eliminate potential hazards. Digitalisation offers innovative solutions to make these inspections more efficient, accurate and transparent. Apps
Occupational safety 4.0: Digital technologies for more safety in the workplace
Occupational Safety 4.0: Safety in the age of digitalisation AI Digitalisation Occupational Safety 4.0 Apps The world of work is in the midst of a digital revolution that is fundamentally changing not only our daily processes, but also occupational safety. With technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), sensors and augmented reality (AR), hazards in the workplace can be recognised at an early stage and
Effective crisis management in the company: prevention, accident reporting and cooperation with the employers' liability insurance association.
Crisis management in the workplace: The roadmap for safe action Crisis management and accident prevention Accident prevention at work Safety in the workplace A moment of carelessness, a technical error or a serious accident - there are many triggers that can cause a company to falter. But regardless of whether it is an accident in the factory or
Hazardous Substances Ordinance 2024: What the cancellation of the obligation to investigate means for occupational health and safety
Hazardous Substances Ordinance 2024: What the changes mean for occupational health and safety Hazardous Substances Ordinance 2024 Asbestos testing Construction industry Duty to investigate The recently adopted amendment to the Hazardous Substances Ordinance is causing intense debate in the construction industry. In particular, the cancellation of the obligation to carry out investigations during building renovations has upset many, as this change could potentially endanger the health of construction workers.
First aid training and emergency response - a wake-up call for companies
First aid training and emergency response - a wake-up call for companies First aid Emergency Alarm Day First aid training Alarm The nationwide Alarm Day on 12 September offers companies an excellent opportunity to put their emergency strategies to the test. Emergencies often occur completely out of the blue - from accidents to health emergencies such as heart attacks - and especially
Effective training and further education from health and safety experts
Effective training and further education from Health and Safety Experts PPE Occupational Health and Safety Regulation STOP Principle Protective equipment Further training opportunities and in-depth expertise in safety aspects for your employees can be crucial success factors for your company. At Health and Safety Experts, we therefore offer customised training and further education courses that not only meet the legal requirements but also
Conflicts in the workplace
Conflicts in the workplace: Effective conflict management and mediation Conflicts in the workplace Prevention of workplace conflicts Mediation Conflict management Imagine you walk into the office and immediately realise: Something is not right. The tension is palpable, your colleagues are silent and even your otherwise relaxed boss seems tense. A typical case of
Shift work and flexible working hours: Health effects and protective measures
Shift work and flexible working hours: Health effects and protective measures Long working hours Flexible working hours Shift work Working time organisation Health Work-life balance Health and social consequences of shift work and flexible working hours Imagine your working day starts while others are still fast asleep or it ends when the world around you slowly returns to normal.
Fire protection in the company: preventive measures and correct behaviour in the event of a fire
Fire protection in the workplace: Preventive measures and correct behaviour in the event of a fire Fire protection Structural fire protection Technical fire protection Fire protection assistants Escape routes Fires in the workplace can have devastating consequences, both for the safety of employees and for the company itself. A comprehensive fire protection plan is therefore essential. This article will tell you everything you need to know
Personal protective equipment (PPE): what you need to know
Personal protective equipment (PPE): What you need to know PPE Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance STOP Principle Protective equipment As an employer, you have a lot of responsibility for all areas of your company. This also includes the health and safety of your employees and the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) if other protective measures are not sufficient. The use of PPE
Effective measures against heat in the workplace | Occupational safety in summer
Effective measures against heat in the workplace | Occupational safety in summer Heat in the workplace Occupational safety measures Summer Workplace regulations Heat Hazard assessment Heat We have been longing for it for a long time and now it has finally arrived: summer. While this time of year is the best time of the year for many people who are on holiday or on holiday
Diversity in the workplace: tips for successful diversity
Diversity in the workplace: How diversity strengthens companies Diversity in the workplace Diversity Inclusion Corporate management The dynamics of our globally networked society make diversity in the workplace an indispensable element of modern corporate management. Diversity - often referred to as "diversity" - is far more than just a buzzword; it is a real driver of creativity and
Strengthening resilience in the workplace - tips for more resilience and success
Resilience in the workplace: your path to greater resilience and success Resilience in the workplace Stress management Mental health Work-life balance Health protection In our fast-paced working world, stress and pressure are omnipresent. But not everyone lets this throw them off track. What makes these people so resilient? It's their resilience - a skill,
Mentally strong at work: strategies to promote mental health in the workplace
Mentally strong at work: strategies to promote mental health in the workplace mental health mental illness mental health in the workplace stress management burnout Mental health in the workplace is a central pillar for the performance and well-being of employees. In view of increasing absenteeism, as the DAK Psychreport 2023 shows, with around 301 days of incapacity to work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024: A day that saves lives
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024: A day that saves lives World Day for Safety and Health at Work International Labour Organization Working Conditions Health Safety Every year on 28 April, the world marks a crucial occasion: World Day for Safety and Health at Work, also known as "World
Ergonomics in the workplace: your path to a healthier workplace
Ergonomics in the workplace: your path to a healthier workplace Ergonomics Workplace design Health in the workplace ERGONOMIC WORK HEALTH WORK SAFETY In this day and age, when most of us spend a significant part of our day at work, the topic of ergonomics is becoming increasingly important. In light of the recent Back Health Day
Bike fit at work: promoting sustainability & health with HSE
Bicycle - Fit on the job: For sustainability and health Sustainability eco-friendly Ergonomics Bicycle fit HEALTH In recent years, we have become more aware of sustainability and healthy living in our everyday lives. One of the simplest and most effective ways to fulfil these requirements is cycling. As
Maternity protection for pregnant women: safely through pregnancy and breastfeeding
Occupational health and safety for pregnant women: Safely through pregnancy and breastfeeding Maternity protection Occupational health and safety Health protection HEALTH WORKSAFETY Navigating the demands of working life during pregnancy and the early months of maternity can be challenging. That's why the Maternity Protection Act provides a firm framework specifically designed to ensure the protection and health of
Healthy Eating Day 2024: Healthy eating, healthy mindset
Healthy Eating Day 2024: Healthy eating, healthy mindset Health protection Nutrition tips Well-being Health Nutrition On 7 March 2024, we will once again be celebrating Healthy Eating Day - a day that reminds us every year how important it is to take care of our diet. Since its introduction in 1998
Optimum lighting and more performance on the job
Optimum lighting and better performance at work Workplace lighting Health protection mental health circadian rhythm workplace lighting In the modern working world, where the majority of our time is spent behind desks and in front of screens, the issue of optimum lighting in the office is becoming increasingly important. Lighting quality at the workplace is not just a question of
Traffic jams, strikes & stress: master your working day with these 7 tips
Traffic jams, strikes & stress: master your working day with these 7 tips Stress Health Protection Health Psychology Imagine it's Monday morning. One look out of the window and you can see snowflakes gently falling on the roads, which are already covered in ice. The first thought that pops into your head,
Slipping into the office: Safety First: When the journey to work becomes a source of accidents
Slipping into the office: Safety First: When the journey to work becomes a source of accidents Occupational safety worksafety DGUV Unfall workaccident It happened again at the end of January. I had just got off the bus, dusk had already set in, and suddenly - poof - I was on the floor. The scenario? Classic black ice. I had just been