Safety Toolbox Talks
6-Point Lockout/Tagout Action Plan
6-Point Lockout/Tagout Action Plan
Lockout/Tagout procedures need to be implemented when it’s time to repair or service equipment and machinery on a jobsite –…
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Is Your Job A Pain In The Neck?
Work Smart to Avoid Injuries
Everyone knows about the big ticket injuries on construction sites: falls, electrocution, struck-by accidents, and caught in…
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Marking and Flagging Your Jobsite
Making Your Mark
Jobsite safety involves being aware of potential hazards. In order for all of us to be aware, we need a heads up about things like moving or…
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Being Smart About HazMat Protection
Let’s face it, most of us have chosen jobs that are downright dirty, and at times, even dangerous. Leaks, spills and splashes of toxic, and volatile…
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Labor Laws: Make Sure They Know
Are Your Posters In Compliance?
You’ve seen them—big, bold posters composed of important information for workers. They highlight worker rights and no matter…
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Be Seen and Be Safe!
With no shortage of potential hazards on a construction site, worker safety is job one. One of the best ways to protect workers, especially those who work on…
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A Closer Look At Eye Protection
It goes without saying that eye protection on a construction site is a top priority. From the concrete worker on the ground to the sheet metal worker on the…
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First Aid Kits: Types and Classes
Is My First Aid Kit ANSI Compliant?
On a construction site, being safe while getting the job done is always the number one priority. One of the easiest ways to…
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Leading Edge Work
What is Leading Edge work?
Most contractors, even those not actively working at heights, are familiar with the term, but if you’re not, let’s start…
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Aerial Lift Safety Tips
The Ups and Downs of Aerial Lifts
Mobile employee lift equipment is common on all construction sites. Contractors have discovered how these units can help…
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The Importance Of Hearing Protection
Hearing loss can cost contractors
The Center for the Protection of Workers Rights recently launched a promotional program warning 2/3 of workers in the…
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How To Choose And Use Slings
General Use of Different Types of Slings
In this article we'll explore the different types of slings and which ones to use in various applications. If you're…
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Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Plan
When coworkers attempt to provide aid, it is not uncommon to be exposed to blood.
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Jobsite Defibrillators Can Save Lives
Why You Need An Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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How To Avoid OSHA Silica Dust Fines
OSHA is handing out some hefty fines
OSHA is serious about reducing construction worker exposure to respirable dust. By the end of the first quarter of 2018,…
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Ladder Safety Tips for Pros
Ladder Safety
Improper ladder use can lead to fatalities
Unfortunately, one of the tools concrete contractors use most often can be the most dangerous.…
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Jobsite Safety
Covid-19 Check-In Apps
Check-In Apps Are a Must On Today's Jobsites
Despite the pandemic, many jobs must go on, and employers are continually looking for ways to keep workers safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19. A vital new tool in the contractor's 2020…
Silica Safety Fines Are Here
Not Silica Safety Compliant?
Think enforcement of the September 2017 silica safety regulation isn’t a high priority for workplace safety officials? Better think again. OSHA and state safety agencies are aggressively ramping up inspections…
Scaffolding Safety On The Job
Sizing up scaffold safety
Concrete repair is one of the fastest growing segments in the construction industry. Some experts believe this market will top $21 billion annually in a few years. Concrete contractors are understandably drawn to…
Controlling Silica Dust
The Dangers of Silica Exposure
What is silicosis?
Silicosis is a disease of the lungs caused primarily by the breathing of dust containing crystalline silica particles. This dust can cause fibrosis or scar tissue formations in the lungs…
How To Choose The Right Ladder
It’s not just about how much you weigh by yourself. Be sure to think about who else will be using the ladder. When choosing a ladder make sure to include the weight of the items you’ll be wearing as well as the things you’ll be carrying up …
