Hello, Guest!

Hello, Guest!

Falling Objects

Let's look first at the problem of stored materials. Materials are piled in the yard, in the truck or at various places on the jobsite.

Falling Objects2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Head Off the Blows

The hardhat is an essential piece of safety gear no construction worker should be without. Not all hardhats are made equal, however. Some provide only minor protection, while others are designed to protect workers from falling objects and electric shocks as high as 20,000 volts.

Head Off the Blows2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Protect Your Head From Injuries

It is of the utmost importance to protect yourself from head injuries. We all have heard of people who have received head injuries and how their lives have been tragically changed. If you have worn

Protect Your Head From Injuries2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Hardhats Protect Soft Heads

Fatal or disabling head injuries happen when people are hit in the head with running equipment, tools falling from above, broken machine parts propelled through the air and many other moving and stationary objects.

Hardhats Protect Soft Heads2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head

Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Youandrsquo;re Not Hard-headed Enough

You’ve probably heard these expressions — maybe even used them yourself a time or two — but the fact is a human skull isn’t all that thick or all that hard when compared to some

Youandrsquo;re Not Hard-headed Enough2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Personal Protective Equipment – Designed For Your Safety

This safety talk looks at the different types of safety equipment and provides advice on its proper use. Eye protection There is no such thing as a second chance when it comes to accidents involving

Personal Protective Equipment – Designed For Your Safety2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

For Your Own Protection

That's why employers conduct hazard assessments to determine what PPE is required and when. Many people think PPE is automatically required by regulatory agencies such as OSHA (the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration).

For Your Own Protection2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations

OSHA has proposed $54,250 in fines after twice finding workers [...]

Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations2018-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies

OSHA inspected a Gadsden, AL jobsite as part of a [...]

Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies2018-01-19T00:00:00+00:00

Word Search – Head Protection

The topic of this word search is head protection. See if you can find all the listed words within the puzzle. While you are searching, think about the words. They describe some of the hazards and safeguards relating to head protection.

Word Search – Head Protection2018-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

Construction Worker Killed by Falling Fencing Material

Many people in the safety business don't like the word accident, because it suggests nothing could have been done to prevent the situation.

Construction Worker Killed by Falling Fencing Material2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Working in Winter

In many parts of North America, winter can pose significant [...]

Seven Statistics on Working in Winter2018-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools

Workers operating hand and power tools face a wide range [...]

Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools2018-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

Chemicals in the Workplace – Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed

Most of us don’t give much thought to the chemicals we are at risk for exposure to at work. But did you know that workers in North America are exposed to 650,000 chemicals and chemical exposure causes 50,000 deaths and 200,000 injuries every year?

Chemicals in the Workplace – Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed2016-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
Go to Top