Forklifts, or powered industrial trucks as they are referred to by OSHA, are a common piece of equipment found in many different industries. These pieces of equipment are primarily used to move materials and come in a variety of makes and models.
Read MoreAsbestos is a material that was widely used in many building materials which are still found around us today. While it is still in use in a few different materials today, much of its use was stopped in the late 1980s after research revealed the negative health effects associated with its fibers. Many people have heard that asbestos is bad for human health, but do not understand how or why this is the case.
Read MoreWhile many accidents are caused by distracted driving and driving under the influence, mechanical issues also lead to accidents. Vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance are effective ways to prevent mechanical issue-related crashes….
Read MoreIt's a terrible thing to realize that hardly a workday goes by without a construction worker falling off a scaffold to his death. And those who survive scaffold falls are often crippled for the remainder of their lives.
These tragedies are sometimes caused by faulty design or poor construction. But in most cases, the basic cause is poor maintenance or improper use - something that you can do something about.
Read MoreIt is company policy to stop or delay construction activities, 24 to 48 hours prior to landfall
depending on the project’s geographical distance from our closest shop/yard. The only
exception would be for any activity related to prepping or securing the job site for the coming
storm.
Read MoreLadders are an essential tool on many job sites and at home across the United States. Because of their widespread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, they are responsible for a significant number of injuries both on and off the job. Understanding the hazards of using a ladder, following the necessary safe work practices, and avoiding complacency can be a lifesaver.
Read MoreWe all are different in the way we think, but there are many common reasons why we should choose to work safe. No matter what your motivator may be keep these five reasons in mind as to why we should all strive should work safely…..
Read MoreGasoline is common both on the job and at home for use in both vehicles and equipment we use every day. It is important to practice safe handling and storage of gasoline to avoid spills and fires. Improper use and storage of gasoline leads to many injuries as well as property damage year after year.
Read MoreToday more than ever, demands at work are at an all-time high. Productivity is recognized and rewarded in the workplace. Working fast however does not always equal working productively and efficiently. When we go to do a work task it is especially important to plan out the time and resources it might take beforehand.
Poor planning and inefficiency in the work process creates many problems and affects our ability to work safely and productively.
Read MorePeople often overestimate the good things that will occur to them over time and dismiss many of the possible negative outcomes life can dish out. Many people have the mindset of “it won’t happen to me” when it comes to being injured, whether that is at home or at work. It is important to realize that injuries can happen to anyone while at work or when doing work at home if the proper steps are not taken to work safely.
Read MoreAny member of the crew who serves as a flagger should be equipped with a Stop-Slow paddle and a reflective vest. Crewmembers shall be trained for proper flagging procedures.
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The construction of sewers should be in accordance with standard design, with special attention
to self-cleaning velocities, good alignment, proper spacing of manholes, and adequate provision
for ventilation. These design standards when followed, will provide for a safer work
environment. However, there are several other points of safety that are of major importance.
Read Moreinspected on a regular basis, and are sanitized before and after use. The SCBA training video
will be viewed twice a year by all personnel.
Read MoreThe concentration of the hazard will be monitored before respirator selection and periodically
thereafter to ensure that the correct respirators are being utilized.
Read MoreEmployees will use respirators provided in accordance with training received.
Employees must report any malfunction of a respirator to their supervisor immediately, and that
respirator will be taken out of service to be repaired or replaced.
Read MoreSafety planning calls for first things first. The first step in construction is the planning of traffic flow through or around the work areas. Many sources of injuries involving the public and the workers during Highway Construction are Collision with construction equipment, Pedestrians falling into open excavation work, Driving into open excavation work, and, Driving into work areas.
Read MoreWhen we see someone struggling with a task the first thing we naturally want to do is jump in and help.
Most times, this is perfectly fine and there is no issue that comes of jumping in to help. There are times however, when it is better to let someone else intervene or to not intervene at all…
Read MoreLet’s keep things simple and safe…
Read MoreOutside of the direct consequences such as heat stroke, heat stress can cause incidents due to loss of focus or excessive fatigue on the job….
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