It'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 MoreDrinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness. Water is generally sufficient for hydration.
Read MoreThere 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 MoreIf you are required to repair or maintain any machinery or equipment, or any electrical power source, start the job by locking out and tagging out all energy sources and starting mechanisms. Locking or tagging out is the only sure way to prevent other employees from accidentally activating the system.
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 MoreThe hazards associated with electricity affect the majority of workplaces. Whether you are in general industry, construction, or even farming- electrical hazards are present. It is important to be able to recognize the electrical hazards around you and know how to mitigate them.
Read MoreEvery day an untold amount of loads of various materials, tools, equipment, etc. are transported and offloaded at construction sites all around the world. While the task of taking a load off of a trailer is usually a straightforward process, there are many things to consider. Just like any other task, there needs to be proper preplanning to ensure a safe and efficient process.
Read MoreOur hearing is precious to us. Once we diminish or lose our hearing we can never fully recover it. Both on the job and at home there are many sources of noise that can damage our hearing. These sounds can damage sensitive structures in the inner ear and cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Approximately 26 million Americans have some type of noise-induced hearing loss.
Read MoreDiesel engines are used frequently on construction sites, mines, and other types of work sites. Diesel engines power everything from water pumps to heavy equipment that allows for day-to-day activities to be completed efficiently
Read MoreSpiders are feared by many people all around the world. For the most part, they are harmless creatures to humans. However, there is a small number of species that are known to be a danger to humans. In the United States, there are two kinds of spiders that are normally mentioned as a danger to a person’s health if bitten. These spiders are of the recluse type and the widow type.
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 MoreWeather can create many hazards and slow down production for construction sites and other work sites that are outdoors. This is especially true when rain creates excessively muddy conditions.
Read MoreLeave Yourself an Out
All too often individuals are injured at work due to putting themselves into the line of fire or finding themselves in a place where they cannot escape danger. There are many different examples of these types of incidents. From a dropped load falling onto your foot to rear-ending the car in front of you, there are many scenarios like these incidents that are preventable if you leave yourself an out.
Read MoreBack injuries are some of the most prevalent and hardest-to-prevent injuries on the job….
Read MoreEveryone has seen the commercials and the billboards warning people of the dangers of texting while driving. What about the dangers of using a cellphone while walking? There are many videos online of individuals who are distracted while walking and end up injured. While some of these videos can be innocent and funny, the consequences of this unsafe act can be severe.
Read MoreStriking fixed objects with moving equipment or vehicles is common in manufacturing settings, on construction sites, and for occupations such as delivery drivers.
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 MoreThere are many arguments both for and against having the goal of experiencing no injuries over a year’s time or indefinitely on the job. At the management level and the field level, many employees feel that experiencing zero injuries over a long time is incredibly unrealistic.
Read MoreEvery single year slip, trip, and fall injuries are some of the most common and costly injuries that occur in the workplace. Many people probably assume that falls from heights cost companies more every year than falls on the same level, but this is not the case.
Read MoreCompanies that hold general housekeeping of work areas to a high standard usually have a better safety culture than those companies that do not. Housekeeping is an important part of a robust safety program. Poor housekeeping promotes inefficiency as well as leads to injuries and property loss.
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