There are many hazards we face today anytime we operate a motor vehicle. Weather, poor road conditions, and wildlife are some common hazards on the road today. There are also many hazards created by other drivers on the road. One very deadly activity that is taking place far too often is drowsy driving
Read MoreUnlike some general industry operations, the construction industry is often ever-changing, and with that change brings new and unique hazards to address. Using the talks can give your work crew guidance on many different hazards they could encounter. Spending time to hold useful safety meetings in the morning before work begins can be an effective way to the reduce the risk of employees being injured on the job.
Read MoreIndividuals who come to work under the influence of drugs and alcohol are a big concern for many employers across the world. In the United States, it is estimated over 60% of employers conduct pre-employment drug screen. The cost of these tests are anywhere from $20 to $60 a piece. Since employers are willing to spend this amount of money on screening employees many find that the benefits outweigh the costs.
Read MoreIt's important to know the colors of safety when you're working around equipment.
Read MoreI can't begin to tell you how many times we hear about the "this can never happen" happens. Take this recent news story about a bulldozer operator whom evidently got ran over by the equipment he himself was operating:
Read MoreA "team" consists of two or more individuals engaged in an activity to reach a common goal. When we think of "teamwork" it is usually in the context of completing a task or a job together.
Read MoreYour safety training helps ensure things go right when you do your job. Your training also includes what to do when things go wrong. You are trained to prevent spills when you work with chemicals, but your training also tells you how to respond to one.
Read MoreHydrogen sulfide is a colorless, flammable, extremely hazardous gas with a "rotten egg" smell. It occurs naturally in crude petroleum and natural gas, and can be produced by the breakdown of organic matter and human/animal wastes (e.g., sewage). It is heavier than air and can collect in low-lying and enclosed, poorly ventilated areas such as basements, manholes, sewer lines and underground telephone/electrical vaults.
Read MoreAudits can apply to your job. From a safety standpoint, there is only one way to do a job - the safe way. Safety needs to be the first consideration in everything we do. It is possible that we may not always be doing this, so our continuing efforts to review or think about our jobs are auditing.
Read MoreStress. Many of us are faced with it every day, but we might not know how to deal with it. It is important to learn how to handle stress because it can affect our performance and relationships in our work and home. At work, stress can lead to distraction and cause an unfortunate accident. At home, stress can put a strain on family relationships.
Read MoreHaz Com is the short term for the HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD. This standard was developed to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and that the information gathered about their hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. Neither workers nor employers are exempt from this standard.
Read MoreIt is hard to believe that the hazard communication standard has been around for years and yet violations of this standard in our industry are in the 'top ten list' of citations issued by OSHA. As an employee, you need to know what types of chemicals you are using and what hazards are associated with them.
Read MoreYou most certainly have heard recent news stories about an outbreak of Coronavirus across the globe that generated in China, as well as the diagnosis of a small number of related cases here in the United States.
Following is the most recent information provided by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the virus what you need to know and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.
Read MoreLadders. Where would we be without them? On the ground. We use them nearly every day and all day long. It would be tuff if not impossible to do our job without them. If you've been roofing for a while, climbing a ladder is like walking.
Read MoreDo you realize you may be risking serious injury many times a day and not even know it? Well, it's true if you don't lift correctly. Improper lifting may cause back injuries that can take months and even years to heal. Sometimes they are permanent and disabling. A little know-how, however, can enable you to lift correctly.
Read MoreIt is important to protect yourself and coworkers from injury. It's equally important to protect the general public and surrounding property from injuries or property damage.
Read MoreThe average hard hat weighs about 14 ounces. That's less than one pound. The average man's head weight is 14 pounds, so there's an ounce of protection for every pound of head -- provided that the head protection is worn. The brain is the control center of the body. The slightest damage to any part of the brain will cause malfunction of some area of the body. T
Read MoreThere is no job throughout construction that does not carry a potential eye hazard. In analyzing eye injury cases, it is found that the most common are caused from foreign bodies in the eye, flying objects, dust, and horseplay. The jobs include office workers, laborers, operators, warehousemen, millwrights, drivers, mechanics, carpenters, and so on down the line.
Read MoreWhen a crane boom fails, watch out. As the heavy piece comes crashing down, lives can be snuffed out and thousands of dollars worth of property damaged. Crane boom failure can be one of the biggest disasters on a construction job; yet it can be caused by poor planning on the simplest lifting job. The time to discuss crane boom failure is before it happens, not afterwards. So pay close attention to what we're going to discuss today. The suggestions we're going to make could save lives.
Read MoreYou've heard lots of talk, read lots of words, about working safely on our projects. Sure it's "old stuff" - and important stuff.
There's lots at stake for YOU in working without injury or damage. You have much to gain by keeping fit and unhurt. One reason has a big dollar-sign in front of it. But there are other important reasons: other people who count on you for happiness, and perhaps for financial support; they also have a big stake in your safety as a construction worker
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