You're building a wall, decking the second floor of a building, or sheeting a roof. How do you protect employees from falling when they create the structure and there is nowhere to tie it off? What...
Download Topic Flash floods, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, ice storms, snowstorms, and windstorms are a few types of severe weather mother nature throws at us. It's easy to be prepared when...
Download Topic Take a moment and reflect on your first day in the trades. When you first set foot on a construction site, no matter where you came from or your background or training, you probably...
Download Topic You may think that cleaning up or housekeeping is someone else responsibility. Maybe you don't feel like it is your job. That type of thinking can lead to incidents that can get...
Download Topic The purpose of job safety analyses (JSA) is to identify and control the hazards associated with your work. It is vital that people involved in performing the work be consulted during...
Download Topic There's no guarantee that medicine prescribed by your doctor won't be harmful if misused. Even supplements can be harmful if they aren't taken as directed. Have you ever seen these...
Every job has "RISK-TAKERS" - individuals who create danger for themselves and others. Risk-takers differ only in the size of the risks they take. Since so many risk-takers are around, a helpful tip...
The first three-day weekend of summer is here! We all plan on doing lots of different activities this weekend, such as cooking, picnicking, boating, swimming, motorsports, doing housework, or just...
Our instinct is to avoid pain and death. However, some of us behave in a manner that threatens our well-being. There are a few reasons why this happens. One is a lack of knowledge. What you do not...
Are you familiar with OSHA compliance officials? Have you ever seen one inspecting a job site? How about the health and safety professionals at your organization? OSHA inspectors and safety...