The measures we take to work safely can become redundant or repetitive at times, especially on jobs that do not change much. The reason why safety can become repetitive is because it is often the same hazards that lead to most injuries…..
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Vison loss and severe eye injuries occur all too often in today’s workplaces. Each day, many people sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment….
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Seven Basic Rules for Construction Safety……
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There are many variables for success in anything you do. At work, there are many qualities in those individuals who are viewed as people who get things done and are effective in their position. One key attribute that successful people share is that they take action….
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There are times when you will not have what you need to complete a task safely and correctly. Whether it is the proper training, tools, knowledge, time, materials, support, equipment, etc. there is a lot you need in place to do any one work task correctly….
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While spotting for heavy equipment operators may not seem like a dangerous task, it certainly is. Every year back-over incidents between equipment and spotters result in serious injuries…
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Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace….
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Heat stress can be very dangerous on the job site…..
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Nine (9) basic construction rules….
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Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay always connected. But that can pose serious safety risks if someone decides to check his or her text messages, emails, phone calls, or any other mobile applications while driving……
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A lesson can be learned from almost anything that occurs to us in our lives. Workplace incidents that result in near misses, property loss, or injuries are no different….
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According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year. It is important to consider the challenges of protecting a worksite from theft and take steps to prevent it from occurring….
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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….
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While 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….
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When discussing injuries and the importance of working safely, we often discuss how an injury would affect an individual’s immediate family or loved ones….
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One characteristic of a workforce that is very important to achieve low injury numbers is having employees who consider how their decisions affect others. When workers think about each other when preparing for a task or doing a task, everyone wins.
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There are many variables for success in anything you do.
At work, there are many qualities in those individuals who are viewed as people who get things done and are effective in their position. One key attribute that successful people share is that they take action….
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When dealing with workplace safety, most of the focus is given to preventing injuries and incidents.
While being proactive in preventing negative events from occurring is critical to an effective safety program, time also needs to be spent discussing what to do in different emergency situations if one does occur….
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The decision to take a shortcut can be influenced by many different factors. At the end of the day shortcuts are a choice made by an individual. It is important to realize this fact and take steps to avoid taking shortcuts especially when it comes to safety on the job….
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Memory should never be relied on as the sole safeguard against a hazard. If this is the case, the hazard is not protected against at all….
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