Lightning can cause catastrophic injury without striking twice; once is usually all it takes. Similarly, overhead loads can cause catastrophic injuries without striking twice. A fall from one of...
Have you ever considered ways to make your job easier? Perhaps you have wondered if someone could develop better tools and equipment for construction or simplify a work process. But there's another...
We aren't born with common sense. We acquire it throughout our lives. We learn about life from others' experiences and our own. Common sense should be called common experience. Instead of learning...
More than 10,000 people who work in the construction trade miss work each year due to eye injuries. An estimated 42 Americans suffer an eye injury every day. More eye injuries occur in the...
The rigging operation seems quite simple and does not require any particular expertise or experience. But do not underestimate its complexity. In the past, many people have lost fingers or hands or...
Anger is a feeling or emotion that ranges from mild irritation to rage. Anger is a natural response to situations that make us feel threatened or when there is a threat of harm to us or to someone...
According to the American Cross, 92% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital. If more people knew CPR, this percentage could have been significantly reduced....
OSHA has updated the requirements for labeling hazardous chemicals under its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). As of June 1, 2015, all labels will be required to have pictograms, a signal word,...
As of June 1, 2015, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol...
Seven safety tips for new supervisors You were just promoted to a supervisor's position. That's great, congratulations! Perhaps one of the most critical aspects of your job is setting an...
Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor releases a list of the most frequently cited OSHA standards from the past fiscal year (October to September). The sad fact is that the list doesn't...
Everyday safe means applying the principle of safety on and off the job. It means wearing safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses when mowing the lawn. It means wearing your...