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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Water. Rest. Shade. A Recipe for Safety in Hot Environments
As the temperature starts to rise around the country, so does the risk of your workers experiencing heat-related illness, In fact, 40% of all worker deaths related to heat come from the construction industry. The nature of the work often requires workers to stay...
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Make Goal Setting for Safety SMARTer
Setting safety-related goals in important practice for any business, but especially for those that involve activities that put workers at higher risk of injury. Goals help to give you and your employees a clear focus on what actions and tasks you should be working on....
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National Safety Stand-Down is May 7-11
370 of the 991 construction fatalities recorded in 2016 were the result of falls. Falls are still the primary cause of death for construction workers. OSHA's annual National Safety Stand-Down is designed to raise awareness and promote fall prevention so that companies...
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Prevent Hearing Loss When Workers Are in Noisy Environments
Exposure to excessive noise at work is one of the most common workplace hazards. The National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH) estimates that 30 million Americans are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in their workplace. Effect of Excessive...
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Office Ergonomics for Computer Workers
How office workers sit can make a big impact on their health. Many workers don’t notice bad posture and strained positioning because it gradually builds into a problem over time — kind of like the proverbial frog in the kettle. Training your employees on how to sit...
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How to Use Fall Protection Effectively
Many supervisors and workers assume they’re safe if they’re wearing fall protection. But to actually prevent injury, the right type of fall protection has to be used in the right way. Here are OSHA’s guidelines for fall protection usage, and a few thoughts of our own...
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3 Tips to Make Sure You’re Hiring Employees Who Value Safety
To have a strong safety culture, you’ve got to have employees who value it. While you can teach the importance of safety and inspire through your leadership, the easiest way to make sure your people value safety is to hire strategically. Here are three tips to hire...
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