Date Posted: 08/18/2016

According to OSHA, all falls account for 37% of fatalities. Falls from ladders killed 19 workers in the construction trades in Washington State between 1998 and 2011.

Date Posted: 08/17/2016

With warmer weather and longer work days for construction workers, it is important to be informed about simple measures that can provide for a safe and healthy workforce.

Date Posted: 05/30/2024

A swing fall is a pendulum-like motion that occurs when a worker moves horizontally away from their anchor point and then falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines “swing fall” as the following: “The swing fall hazard is created by the pendulum effect, which can swing a fallen worker into a nearby surface, such as a wall or protruding beam.

Date Posted: 08/15/2016

Approximately 40,000 Americans visit hospital emergency rooms every year with injuries sustained while operating table saws. Roughly 10% of these injuries result in amputations. Table Saws are a great and versatile tool, unfortunately they are also on the list of top most dangerous tools.

Date Posted: 08/15/2016

It is critical to understand where underground utilities are located on a jobsite in order to avoid serious injuries.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Vegetated Roofing: integrates plants, soil and root barriers on roof surfaces.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Green Walls are gardens that grow vertically using a trellis, pocket system, grid structure, or integrated structure for the soil, plants and some irrigation. They are designed to restore the natural ecosystems that are often destroyed by buildings, to better absorb rainwater, and create aesthetically appealing vertical landscaping for people.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Waste recycling diverts material from going to the landfill. As waste recycling coordinator positions continue to evolve with the green building industry, there is a lot of opportunity for trade collaboration and coordination between waste recycling and safety supervision.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Welding involves flammable materials and unexpected movement of hot particles. Follow these tips to keep yourself when welding.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

One of the most significant health hazards in the welding process is the generation of fumes and gasses. A new welder was assigned to an area where he had never worked before. After welding pipe for several hours, he began to feel ill. As the day progressed, his flu like symptoms worsened and he became lethargic. Metal Fume Fever was the result from welding on galvanized steel.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Working around cranes can be dangerous at all times. This danger is not only when loads are moving.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Working around traffic, we often think of only the flagger. However, the flagger is not the only one affected by traffic. Many times work zones are located within 2 to 3 feet of live traffic. If a flagger is present, they may be able to give warning of approaching hazards, but if no flaggers are used, then everyone on-site must stay alert.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Most drowning incidents occur in inland waters such as rivers, lakes, canals or marinas and are caused by careless behavior and lack of safety awareness.

Date Posted: 08/02/2016

Workplace violence causes a significant number of deaths and injuries in Washington and throughout the country. In 2010, workplace violence was the third leading cause of workplace deaths in Washington State.

The following provides preventive measures that can be established at your workplace to deal with threatening, intimidating, and/or potentially violent behavior:

Date Posted: 05/20/2016

Today, workers under the age of 25 account for about 8 percent of the workforce in construction. While that's a relatively small number, young workers are involved in 23 percent of all construction accidents.