Date Posted: 04/24/2023

Your eyes are vital for experiencing the fullness of life. Losing the capability to see is not worth the risk of taking shortcuts in your work for any reason. According to OSHA, thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection.

Date Posted: 09/18/2020

Mental health and suicide prevention are important elements of worker health. Learn about the resources that are available to both workers and employers.

Date Posted: 04/21/2020

The national Safety Council states, that one out of four accidents occur because of bad backing up techniques and procedures. The report also states backing-up accidents account for 500 deaths and 1,500 injuries each year. (2014 study)

Date Posted: 04/21/2020

Creating a respectful workplace is the cornerstone for the success and continued growth of a company. Respectful workplaces create safer jobsites, healthier company cultures and increased productivity.

Date Posted: 04/21/2020

Safety harnesses are a crucial part of equipment. Harnesses keep workers safe from fall related injuries, which are the number one cause of jobsite accidents. Keeping your equipment inspected and in working order is the single most important factor for safety. Here are some tips which will help.

Date Posted: 04/21/2020

SRL or Self-retracting lanyard/lifelines are extremely important devices for workers in elevated workspaces where mobility and fall protection are required. SRL fall arrest system can save lives but can also be dangerous when not used properly. Here are some tips which will help.

Date Posted: 04/21/2020

A suicide in the US occurs every twelve minutes and can affect anyone. Suicide among construction industry workers is one of the highest rates in the country.

Date Posted: 09/25/2016

Portable grinders are one of the most potentially dangerous tools on any work site. The majority of injuries associated with portable grinder use are foreign bodies to the eyes and lacerations to the hands and body. These injuries typically result from the improper selection of tools, improper use or operation of tools, failure to utilize the correct personal protective equipment, improper abrasive/grinding wheel selection, improperly inspected and maintained equipment or using equipment without proper guarding.

Date Posted: 05/31/2024

According to OSHA, an aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted device used to elevate personnel, including: Extendable boom platforms, Aerial ladders, Articulating (jointed) boom platforms, Vertical towers, Any combination of the above.

Date Posted: 09/24/2016

Air tools offer a great way to increase productivity on the job-site. Jack hammers impact wrenches, chipping hammers and nail guns are common air tools on many job sites. Commonly used air tools create risk and must be used properly.

Date Posted: 09/24/2016

It is a misconception that most or all asbestos has been eliminated from buildings. It might be surprising that asbestos has been found in buildings built in the 1990’s and later. Awareness of asbestos is important.

Date Posted: 09/24/2016

Every year hundreds of people risk serious injury falling from vehicles. This talk sets out the basic steps you can take to prevent falls while loading and unloading vehicles.

Date Posted: 09/23/2016

Back injury is one of the leading causes of lost-time or restricted duty in the workplace and can lead to years of discomfort and disability. A back injury can be cumulative, as a result of repetitive motion over time, or acute due to a sprain or muscle pull, for example.

Date Posted: 09/23/2016

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, some 30 workers die each year from using aerial lifts.

Date Posted: 09/23/2016

Safety culture is the way in which safety is managed in the workplace, and reflects the attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values that employers and employees share in relation to safety. Every organization has a safety culture. The question is whether the safety culture is what we want it to be. If the culture is not what we want it to be, what can we do to change it.

Date Posted: 09/23/2016

Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless, odorless and non-irritating. It cannot be detected by any of the senses. Because it is not readily detected, employees can be exposed to very high levels without realizing there is a problem.

Date Posted: 09/22/2016

Chainsaws used for construction use must be equipped with all guards and safety devices in good working condition, including throttle interlock and chain brake. Prior to using an electric or gasoline-powered chainsaw, personnel must be qualified to operate the saw and follow the manufacturer’s recommended safe operating procedures

Date Posted: 09/22/2016

Hospital emergency room visits account for approximately 10,600 visits annually due to improper usage of circular saws.

Date Posted: 09/22/2016

Construction workers can be exposed to extreme weather during the winter months. Cold weather can negatively affect a person’s senses; seeing, smelling, feeling. Productivity is difficult when a worker is cold. Therefore, it is important to choose clothing appropriate for the cold weather conditions.