The Importance of Fire Extinguishers
BlogThe Importance of Fire Extinguishers
Fires are extremely dangerous and happen quite a bit. According to the National Fire Protection Association a structure fire occurred every 63 seconds and a home fire occurred every 88 seconds in 2017.…
Bloodborne Pathogens - Who Is At Risk?
BlogBloodborne Pathogens – Who is at risk?
Every time you leave your residence you are taking a risk. Most of us take this risk all the time because we like to get out and live our lives. Leaving being a risk often doesn’t cross our minds.…
Silica Training – Why You Need It!
BlogSilica Training – Why You Need It!
Since October 23rd, 2017 all construction companies were required to follow OSHA’s new crystalline silica rule. OSHA is and will continue to ramp up enforcement for silica violations. Earlier in 2018 a…
Annual Hazard Communication Training
BlogAnnual Hazard Communication Training
As we begin the new year it is important to remember the safety requirements set forth by our federal government, states, and municipalities. A federal standard that almost every company needs to abide by…
Lead Awareness In Construction
BlogLead Awareness in Construction
For centuries Lead has been used for many purposes. However, it wasn’t until the late 1800’s that a German scientist discovered that Lead was extremely toxic for humans. So, what is lead used in today? Luckily…
December 2018 Safety Meetings
BlogClick here to download our December 2018 Safety Meetings. Topics this month include: Cold Weather Risk Factors, Dressing for Cold Weather, EPA Lead Renovator Certification-Who Really Needs It?, Job Safety Analysis, and Safety Orientation-Set…
Safety Orientation - Set Your Safety Standards
BlogSafety Orientation - Set Your Safety Standards
We have meet with thousands of companies since starting proActive Safety Services in 2009. I have always been amazed by how many of the companies we meet with didn’t have a safety orientation…
EPA Lead Renovator Certification - Who Really Needs It?
BlogEPA Lead Renovator Certification - Who Really Needs It?
Lead poisoning is still a major problem in the United States of America. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over 34 million homes still contain lead-based paint. Furthermore,…
Cold Weather Risk Factors
BlogCold Weather Risk Factors
It is winter time and that means one thing is certain to happen, it’s going to get colder. Cold weather adds a multitude of complications to whatever it is that you are doing outside. It brings with it the obvious…