Trailer and towing safety is an essential topic in the workplace, especially for those in the construction and transportation industries. Towing a trailer can present…
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What is an SSSP?
A site-specific safety plan outlines the job site’s safety policies and procedures. It identifies and addresses potential safety hazards and risks during a project or…
Weekly Safety Topic Radon Awareness
Radon is a radioactive gas produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making it…
Human Performance
Human Performance plays a crucial role in workplace safety. To maintain a safe work environment, it is essential to identify and manage potential human factors…
Weekly Safety Topic – Construction Equipment
Today’s construction equipment is powerful and complex. Safe equipment operation requires complete control. The following are some general precautions that apply to most construction equipment….
Weekly Safety Topic – Barricades and Warning Devices
Planning is an effective safety tool. One thing to consider when creating the project plan is the flow of construction traffic through or around the…
Weekly Safety Topic – Strains and sprains
The number one cause of lost time work is soft-tissue injuries. Strains and sprains can be controlled by taking a few precautions but first, what…
Weekly Safety Topic – PPE for cold weather
When discussing personal protective equipment (PPE), we generally discuss hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves. We don’t often talk about protecting ourselves from…
Weekly Safety Topic – Avoid Suspended Loads
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…
Weekly Safety Topic – Swing Radius
Crushed by and caught in between are two of the top four leading causes of death on a construction site. Mobile equipment is one of…
Weekly Safety Topic – Rigging
Rigging looks like an easy task that requires no special skill or experience. Don’t be fooled. Many people have lost fingers and hands or suffered…
Weekly Safety Topic – Extension Cord Safety
Extension cords are designed to be convenient, not hazardous. Unfortunately, far too often, people use them in a way they are not designed for and…