June 8, 2026
In Resources
by RMP
Every year on the second Tuesday in June, organizations across the United States recognize National Forklift Safety Day, an industry-wide initiative founded by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to promote safer workplaces through operator training, equipment inspections, and stronger safety cultures. The 2026 observance marks the 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, safety professionals, and […]
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May 15, 2026
In Resources
by RMP
As temperatures climb, workplace heat exposure becomes a serious safety concern for employers across industries. From construction sites and warehouses to landscaping crews and manufacturing facilities, heat-related illnesses can develop quickly — and in severe cases, become fatal. According to OSHA, thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure each year, and many incidents are preventable with proper planning […]
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April 29, 2026
In Resources
by RMP
One of the most common workplace risks doesn’t always happen on a job site. It happens behind the wheel. For companies with employees who drive as part of their job, whether traveling between job sites, making deliveries, or operating company vehicles, distracted driving is a serious safety and liability concern. With distracted driving laws differing by state and continuing to […]
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March 11, 2026
In Resources
by RMP
March is National Ladder Safety Month. In construction and industrial environments, ladder-related falls can lead to severe injuries, lost productivity, and costly incidents. The good news is that many ladder accidents are preventable with a few simple safety practices. At Risk Management Partners, we encourage employers and workers to focus on three key steps: Plan. Provide. Train. 1. Plan Ahead […]
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January 27, 2026
In Resources
by RMP
The February 1 deadline for posting OSHA 300A Logs is quickly approaching, with electronic submission to OSHA due by March 2. For many organizations, this is a routine annual task. But inaccurate or incomplete logs can create far bigger issues than most employers realize. Mistakes on OSHA 300 and 300A logs don’t just lead to compliance concerns. In many cases, […]
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December 4, 2025
In News, Resources
by RMP
Every week I walk a jobsite, I see the same thing: bright red flags stretched across a roof, fluttering in the breeze, and nine times out of ten, somebody points to those flags and tells me, “We’ve got fall protection up there.” Here’s the part most people miss: warning lines aren’t fall protection. They’re a heads-up, or A WARNING. They […]
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October 22, 2025
In Resources
by RMP
A bad email.A negative comment.A sudden problem from a vendor.What happens next determines everything.Most of us react before we even realize it.The problem isn’t the stimulus. The problem is what happens in the space between thestimulus and our response.That small gap is where incidents, miscommunication, and regret are born. Understanding the ProcessStimulus → Thought → Emotion → Action.That’s the mental […]
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October 15, 2025
In Resources
by RMP
Walk any work area and you’ll see it: workers rushing to meet deadlines, juggling frustrations with trade partners, and trying to manage constant distractions. Add in the stress of life outside of work, and it’s no wonder small mistakes turn into big incidents. Here’s the uncomfortable truth:Most incidents don’t happen because people don’t know the rules. They happen because people […]
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March 10, 2019
In Resources
by RMP
You’ve had the same strict safety standards in place for years and your loyal employees know them backward and forward. You don’t need a safety consultant to tell you what you already know. But then the unthinkable happens; an employee is injured in a workplace accident and no one can explain exactly what went wrong. It may be difficult to […]
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