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Lightning Safety

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

Typically, July marks the peaks in lightning activity. However, lightning can strike in any month and is dangerous and deadly. When you are faced with the threat of lightning it is vital to seek shelter in a substantial building with plumbing and wiring or a hard-topped metal vehicle immediately. According to the Weather Service, a […]

Caught-Between Hazards

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

Why are caught-between hazards important? A caught in/under/between is an incident where a part of the worker’s body is squeezed, pinched or crushed in machinery. The employee has placed himself between a mobile and an immovable object; the stationary object usually is the winner. What is a caught-in or -between hazard? A caught-in or – between hazards are defined […]

Green Construction

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

The terms green building and sustainable building are finding more use in construction activities, as well as the news media and trade journals. The terms have come from associations focused on the best use of resources to construct and maintain buildings for the future. The intent is to create and preserve a healthy and safe […]

Gasoline Safety

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

Gasoline is so commonly used and easily obtained that people forget how dangerous it is. Consequently, many persons are killed or injured every year because of not handling gasoline safely. Keep in mind the points about gasoline safety that we outline below, whether you’re using gasoline at home or on the job. Gasoline is manufactured […]

Frostbite

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

These frostbite resources can help you avoid a potentially devastating result. What is Frostbite? Frostbite is the freezing of skin and damage to underlying blood vessels upon exposure to extreme cold. Frostbite occurs when skin and other tissues are exposed to very cold temperatures. It can occur within minutes following exposure to extreme temperatures, or […]

Flying Objects

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

A carpenter asked his employer to pay for the damage done to his glass eye which was broken when a nail he had been driving flew up and struck it. When he was asked how he lost the eye in the first place he replied, “Oh, the same way, a flying nail.” A dark world […]

Electrocution Hazards

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

THREE LEADING CATEGORIES Contact with overhead power lines was by far the leading category of on-the-job electrical death. The second leading category of electrical fatality involves workers coming in contact with wiring, transformers, or other electrical components. The third leading category of electrical fatalities involved workers coming into contact with electric current from machines, tools, appliances, or light fixtures. […]

Distracted Driving

19 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION’S (OSHA) TOP PRIORITY IS KEEPING WORKERS SAFE.: “When OSHA receives a credible complaint that an employer requires texting while driving or who organizes work so that texting is a practical necessity, we will investigate and where necessary issue citations and penalties to end this practice.” DRIVER ELECTRONIC DEVICE: Use The percentage of drivers who were […]

Demolition Dust

18 Aug 2015 /in Construction Safety Meetings

Demolition dust has the potential to cause a myriad of health problems. Demolition site workers should be aware of the dangers that demolition dust presents and take the proper precautions. Let’s take a look at why the dust is so harmful and what workers can do to stay safe in this demolition dust safety resource. […]