Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Head Protection Head protection is worn when exposed to overhead, falling, or flying hazards. When working near electrical lines, special hardhats may be required. Inspect your hard hat...
Month: December 2021
Basics of Written Safety Programs
"An effective Safety Program includes provisions for the systematic identification, evaluation, and prevention or control of general workplace hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards...
Weekly Safety Topic – Gloves are PPE
Take a minute and think about life without your fingers and thumbs. We use them to accomplish tasks, touch loved ones, and pick up and carry our children. Hand injuries happen on construction...
State Safety and Health Standards
Download Topics When the OSH Act of 1970 was signed into law by Richard Nixon states had the opportunity to limit federal involvement and authority. States missed a revenue source that should have...
Weekly Safety Topic – Competent Person
You probably know that some activities in construction require a competent person to design, supervise, or inspect the work area. A competent person has a lot of responsibility. OSHA defines a...
A Case for Pretask Planning
When I was in my 20’s working as a carpenter, I was sent out to a project to hang the drywall. All the materials were on site, but not all the tools I needed. I needed a way to reach the top of...