There is an endless amount of acronyms when talking about safety. The acronym S.O.R.T. is a tool that can help remind us to take steps to address hazards and create a safe work environment. S.O.R.T stands for Stop, Observe, Recognize, and Take Ownership.
Read MoreChemicals exist on virtually every single worksite. Many chemicals used on the job are hazardous to humans depending on how an individual comes into contact with them as well as the amount of the chemical they are exposed to.
Read MoreAmputations are a very serious health and safety concern in the workplace. OSHA reports there is an average of seven amputations that occur in US workplaces every single day.
Read MoreWork area inspections are an important basic safe work practice that should be done before beginning a task. In general working at LMK Pipe Renewal, there are many work areas that remain the same day in and day out. On the other hand, there are areas that we work in that are constantly changing.
Read MoreThe 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…..
Read MoreThe human memory can be an amazing thing, but it is also very flawed. While there are people that can remember small details about an event decades later, others cannot remember where they set their wallet down….
Read MoreIt is important to avoid bees and wasps as well as being able to recognize when someone is suffering from a severe allergic reaction from an insect sting….
Read MoreInjuries are not reported because of many different reasons, but it is important to understand why all of them need to be….
Read MoreWe live in fast times- both at home and at work. With everything going on around us between stressors and the distractions of our environments, it is easy to glance over the small details…..
Read MoreSafety cannot be achieved through the effort of one or two people even if it is the CEO who putting forth the most effort in working towards having safe workplaces….
Read MoreWork area inspections are an important basic safe work practice that should be done before beginning a task. In general industry there are many work areas that remain the same day in and day out. On the other hand, there are areas that we work in that are constantly changing…..
Read MoreEach of us have own way of perceiving and viewing the life we have. Our experiences have shaped our perspective which affects the way we view events, and how we interact with the world around us…..
Read MoreThe acronym S.O.R.T. is a tool that can help remind us to take steps to address hazards and create a safe work environment. S.O.R.T stands for Stop, Observe, Recognize, and Take Ownership…..
Read MoreThe truth is that it takes dedication by every single person on that team over a long period of time to achieve the larger goal…..
Read MoreBack injuries are some of the most prevalent and hardest-to-prevent injuries on the job….
Read MoreIn the construction industry, the general contractor or project owner almost always has a high regard for safety for all subcontracted employees on their worksite followed by productivity…..
Read MoreOften the same work tasks are completed every single day…..
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….
Read MoreConstruction sites pose many dangers for the individuals who must walk through them….
Read MoreWe all are different in the way we think, but there are many common reasons why we should choose to work safely….
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