Nearly 4,900 workers were killed on the job in 2014, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). When operating institutional and commercial facilities, it is critical that safety for all staff – especially those working in a high-risk capacity – be a number one priority. In-house maintenance staff and engineering managers should take the proper steps to ensure that all necessary safety measures are in place, staff are properly trained on all equipment and all compliance requirements are being met. While this may seem like a daunting task, there are many things facility managers can implement in order to enhance workplace safety.
