The unsafe conditions present due to poor “housekeeping” is often a contributing factor or a direct cause for workplace injuries….
Read More
There are many things going on around us in our physical environment as well as distractions occupying our minds at any given time. With all the challenges and noise, we face in today’s world, it is difficult to be truly present in the moment we are in. This can be especially true at work….
Read More
Look at the choices you make at work and if they lead to negative behaviors then look at changing them. By addressing the trigger or experiencing a different reward for your behaviors you may find a way to change bad habits….
Read More
A lesson can be learned from almost anything that occurs to us in our lives….
Read More
The goal of operating safely is first to protect life, and secondary is to protect property. The construction industry can not only be hazardous to workers, but equipment damage incidents can be frequent and costly….
Read More
Being proactive is the best way to approach safety in the workplace….
Read More
There are many questions that we need to ask or answer throughout a workday to get a job accomplished. The same can be said for working safely….
Read More
Lightning is a serious hazard both on and off the job. There is an average of 25 million lightning strikes that occur in the United States each year alone….
Read More
It is important to take the time to not only implement the safeguards that need to be in place, but also verify that they are indeed in place and functioning correctly. It can be easy to forget to put a certain safeguard in place…
Read More
Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. All plants, animals, and people need water to survive. Water serves important purposes to our bodies and our bodily functions- some of which you may not even be aware of….
Read More
Personal protective equipment such as back supports or back belts have not shown to be overly effective in preventing back injuries. These devices often create a false sense of security when completing lifts. Individuals should focus on stretching and using proper lifting techniques over using a back belt to keep them safe….
Read More
Following an accident, drivers, and passengers may experience an adrenaline rush that could disguise injuries and alter your ability to think straight. Therefore, being prepared and understanding pre- and post-accident procedures is important…..
Read More
Heavy equipment such as cranes, maintainers, bull dozers, front loaders, dump trucks, excavators, etc. are used on virtually every single construction site. There are many hazards created by the use of this equipment for those who operate it and especially for those who work around the equipment….
Read More
Continual learning and improvement is critical for success in any area of our lives; whether that is as a parent, spouse, worker, leader, community member, etc.
Having a growth mindset when it comes to work, separates those who stay stagnant in their position at work and those who eventually land better opportunities for themselves.
Continually learning and expanding your knowledge regarding what you do at work will allow you to be safer and more efficient.
On the other hand, having a fixed mindset when it comes to work will not only hold an individual back from better opportunities, but it can also lead to injuries on the job….
Read More
When planning work tasks for the day and addressing hazards it is easy get caught up on the big hazards. We focus on issues such as falls from heights, electrocution, and chemical asphyxiation during a confined space entry when they are present.
While these hazards need to be taken serious and properly addressed, the bigger hazards can be responsible for taking almost all of the attention from the “little things”….
Read More
We are all trained to report any near misses, injuries, or incidents to a supervisor or safety representative.
Often however, many of these incidents, especially first aid type injuries, are not reported. Injuries are not reported because of many different reasons, but it is important to understand why all of them need to be…
Read More
When 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 More
Complacency is often a focus point when discussing workplace safety at many companies. For the most part, we understand what complacency is and what areas of work or life it affects us in.
Although we may acknowledge it, we may not fully grasp the consequences it can have or what we need to do to overcome it….
Read More
There are almost always secondary considerations that are not thought of when bringing in new equipment. Creating a thorough process for bringing in new equipment, is a proactive approach that benefits everyone involved in many ways…..
Read More
Unsafe acts especially are a huge factor in the majority of workplace injuries. Often, people who are involved in an incident are at fault for it. In this safety talk we will look at five common contributors for workplace injuries….
Read More