Hospitals Are One Of The Most Hazardous Places To Work
When we think about hospitals, we usually view the hazards from the patient’s standpoint. Risk of infection or physician error are often the first things that come to mind when hospital safety is addressed. But hospital workers are also surprisingly vulnerable. The...
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Three Simple Steps To Preventing Falls: Plan. Provide. Train.
Falls are the number one cause of construction fatalities in the United States. In 2013 they accounted for more than 35% of worker deaths in the construction industry. Due to such a high-risk factor assigned to this area, OSHA has placed an extra emphasis on...
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Keep Breathing, Keep Living: Respiratory Safety
Because we do constantly without thinking, breathing isn’t something we naturally give much consideration to. But inhaling toxic substances can have serious effects on our health and life. Exposure to chemical substances can cause everything from irritation to...
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The Effects of Electricity on the Body: Why Electrical Safety is Essential
Electricity is such an integral part of modern life that we don’t even think about it. We use it for everything, from personal grooming to cleaning our carpets. But electricity is dangerous if not properly contained, and it causes over 350 fatalities each year. How...
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Protecting Your Workers from Trenching and Excavation Hazards
Construction work often involves trenching and excavation. Many common activities take workers below ground level, including pouring walls for a basement, burying underground utility lines, or installing a culvert. Working at depth requires added protections to...
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OSHA Helps Employers Keep The Summer Sizzle Out Of The Workplace
As record-setting summer heat continues to usher in higher-than-average temperatures across the US, it's the time of year when workers are the most vulnerable to heat-related illness. In both indoor and outdoor work environments, elevated heat levels can overwhelm the...
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Give Your Management the Tools They Need to Implement a Safety Culture
A strong safety culture can’t happen without the support of management who lead and model safety. What does it mean to lead a safety culture? Here are 5 practical ways you can build a safety mindset in your management. As a company owner, share your passion for why...
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Protecting Outdoor Workers From Sun Damage
In the construction industry, most workers spend the majority of the of the day outside. From roofing, to excavating, to framing, there are many jobs that require lengthy periods of time outdoors. With the summer months just around the corner, the sun's intensity is...
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FLSA Compliance For Summer Workers
As high schools and colleges are starting to let out for the summer months, many young people will be trying to secure summer work. With the construction industry booming, there will be a number of companies looking to hire temporary workers to help during the busy...
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Proposed Rule Could Change Crane Operator Requirements
On May 18th, 2018 OSHA announced a proposed rule that would have direct effect on crane operators and their employers. The proposed change would make the employer responsible for ensuring that workers operating cranes on a job site are qualified to operate that...
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