Industry Insights
Proxxi’s September Newsletter
With many folks in the northern hemisphere returning from summer vacations, this September is sure to be a busy one for all, so we’ve kept this month’s newsletter short and sweet.
How Precursor Events Can Prevent Incidents - Part 1
A term that has entered the vernacular of many safety professionals in recent years is “precursor events”. But what are then, and why are they important? And - most importantly - how can they help improve your organization’s safety?
Proxxi’s August Newsletter
This month we’re bringing you content that fits into your day, whether that's the time to dig into our newest case study, or a quick moment to flip through our 4-slide infographics.
So whether you’re holding down the fort in the office, taking time off with family, or celebrating National Golf Month on the green, you’ll find something that works for you.
Protecting Workers with Proxxi Voltage: A Case Study with FieldCore
FieldCore wanted to create a safer working environment for their field technicians, to help them better identify potential hazards and their associated risks, and to provide additional safety for newer technicians.
Through trialling Proxxi Voltage, they found the solution to their problem, and have made the decision to implement Voltage to better protect their workers.
Proxxi’s July Newsletter
For us in the northern hemisphere, July signals the beginning of summer fun - vacations, beach days, and time with the family. But as all of those in the EHS space know, safety doesn’t take a vacation, and distractions about upcoming holidays can result in disastrous consequences.
Proxxi’s June Newsletter
From Electrical Safety Month in May to Safety Month in June - Proxxi is here to help you protect your workers.
Proxxi’s May Newsletter
May is Electrical Safety Month. What will you and your organization be doing to help improve electrical safety for your team members?
Encouraging Employee Engagement with Proxxi Voltage
Employee engagement defines the success of any deployment. By taking the time to acknowledge potential sticking points and plan for them, you will help ensure the success of the rollout.
Proxxi’s December Newsletter
With 2021 quickly coming to a close, we wanted to take the opportunity to look back at some posts from this year that our community found the most helpful and informative.
Proxxi’s November Newsletter - 2021
Are you as data-driven as we are? This month's newsletter focuses on the statistics around injuries, both electrical and non-electrical.
Electrical Danger - Shock vs Arc Flash
In the safety industry, we all know that electrical risks are an ever-present element of an electrical worker’s daily activities. In recent years, the regulations and safety technology have focused on addressing the dangers of arc flashes.
Both arch flashes and shock can cause injury, or even death. However, when you look at the data, electric shock poses a much more statistically significant risk. So why do we hear about arc flash so much more frequently?
Proxxi’s October Newsletter
In autumn 2020, many nations in the northern hemisphere saw an increase in cases of COVID-19. How will we fare this fall? Last month we shared the first posts in our vaccine and Delta blog series. This month, we bring you more of what you need to know.
Workplace Injuries and Fatalities: Statistics for Demographics, Timing, and Industries
Workplace injuries are something that we all strive to eliminate. Over the years, as regulations have been put in place, technological improvements have been made, and attitudes have changed, there have been vast improvements in workplace safety. However, as injuries and fatalities continue to occur, we can review the when, where, and who to help us better prevent these incidents.
The Covid-19 Vaccine: Herd Immunity - Part 2
“Herd immunity” became a rallying cry around the COVID-19 vaccine. With herd immunity we could feasibly return to normal without fear of outbreaks. Is it still possible? And how does this impact the end of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Proxxi’s September Newsletter - 2021
As we see a global resurgence of COVID-19 led by the Delta variant, how has your organization reacted? We are hearing from our customers that many organizations are scrambling to reimplement their previous protocols.
To help you get ahead and prevent downtime in your business, we are focusing our content this month on COVID-19 and how your organization can prepare.
The Delta Variant: Why Is This Variant Such Big News? - Part 1
In recent months, the Delta variant has become the most prominent COVID-19 variant globally. Having first surfaced in India in October 2020, the variant quickly spread world-wide. As a result of the Delta variant, many organizations and countries have had to revisit their COVID-19 policies.
The Covid-19 Vaccine: The Light at the End of the Tunnel? - Part 1
In January 2021 we were all abuzz with news about the global vaccine rollout, and many of us viewed it as a “light at the end of the tunnel” for the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, over 8 months later, we all have a better understanding of what impact the vaccine has had, and how it has changed both governmental regulations and workplace requirements.
Workplace Accidents: Situational or Systemic?
In the workplace, EHS teams aim to improve safety outcomes and decrease the likelihood of workplace accidents. In some organizations, these efforts focus on the individual, citing the specific situation as the cause of an incident. However, although accidents are relatively rare, near misses are much less so. The absence of an accident does not always indicate an absence of risk. When you combine both near misses and accidents, similarities can be found, and more systemic causes can be identified.
The Risk of Perceived Risk - Part 2: Perceived Risk and Workplace Safety
Perceived risk can be highly inaccurate, as it is influenced by factors such as risk tolerance and risk normalisation. This inaccuracy of perceived risk can have huge trickle-down effects on workplace safety: from which risks are seen by management as a hazard, to likelihood of following safety procedures among workers.
The Risk of Perceived Risk - Part 1: What is Perceived Risk?
All jobs involve hazards and risks. In acknowledging the presence of risk, we establish the need for safety. This is why safety plans are required for all organizations and roles. One big question, however, is how does our perception of risk influence safety and the effectiveness of safety procedures?