The construction industry is the backbone of urban development, shaping skylines and communities worldwide. Amid the hustle and bustle of construction sites, there is a crucial aspect that often goes unnoticed – construction safety. Working in construction safety is not just a job; it’s a commitment to ensuring the well-being of those who build our […]
Category Archives: Safety
It’s Not The Fall Its The Sudden Stop
You are on a walking/working surface 35 feet above a lower level. Your boot snags on something, you lose your balance, and you are now falling toward the ground. What would your thoughts be? If you’re a slow thinker, not much because in approximately 1 second your moving body will be suffering the consequences of […]
Housekeeping Is Part Of Your Job
What in the world does good housekeeping have to do with working on a job site? Weren’t you employed to accomplish certain tasks during your work shift and isn’t that all that matters? Housekeeping is not an additional duty — it is part of your job. A clean and organized job site creates a positive […]
What Are The Signs Of Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke?
To lessen the possibility of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, keep your body well hydrated with water; wear light clothing that allows for perspiration; and reduce exertion on extremely hot, moist days, and allow for air circulation. If the below symptoms present themselves, call for an emergency responder and follow their instructions.
Do You Have Assigned First Aid Providers?
Prior to the start of any project, provision will be made for prompt medical care in thecase of serious injury. In the absence of an infirmary; clinic; hospital; physician or other licensed healthcare professional that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite, a person who has a valid certificate in […]
Key Benefits To A Safety Program
In theory and actual practice, the manner in which safety is handled on our job sites should be consistent from one day to the next. Most important in any safety program is its effectiveness. Are physical hazards eliminated to the greatest extent possible? Are procedural hazards eliminated by proper work methods? Is there an appreciation […]
Items On A Safety Checklist Exist for Only One Reason
Few people would suggest that airplane pilots are forgetful. They are highly trained to perform essentially one job (fly a plane) over and over and over. Yet these professionals use a check list before entering, starting, taking off, landing, shutting down, and departing the plane.
Eye Injury Is Not Confined To Flying Objects
Your precious eyes are a marvel of engineering. Most of us take them for granted as we do all our senses until an accident, injury, or disease forces us to realize the miracle we lost or almost lost.
5 Elements to An Effective Anti-Retaliation Program
A successful anti-retaliation program improves employee engagement, and helps protect workers and members of the public from violations of federal laws and regulations. Does your company have a anti-retaliation program in place?
10 Power Tool Safety Tips
Power tools are indispensable for professionals and those who tackle DIY home improvement jobs. They are favored as they help users to save time and they also make the job easier. However, they need to be handled carefully otherwise they can lead to injury. Mishaps usually occur due to negligence, boredom, and overconfidence.