Eye Protection and Safety on Construction Sites
The most common workplace eye injuries occur due to small objects or particles abrading or striking the eye, such as dust, wood chips, or fine slivers of metal. Falling or flying objects often cause injuries when they strike the eye, and in…
Substance Abuse Program Evaluation
In order to keep your construction team's safety a priority, don't get complacent when it comes to your substance abuse program evaluation. Regular screenings and training on the dangers of substance abuse are important components.
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Ergonomic Hazards on Construction Sites
Most people associate the word ergonomic with office workers. An ergonomically-designed office space, for example, is one that is designed to help workers avoid repetitive motion injuries associated with activities such as typing.
Ergonomics…
Electrical Safety is More than the Right Equipment
Electrical safety is an important issue for a variety of construction workers. Safety managers, facility managers, electricians, maintenance personnel, plant managers and contractors need to realize the seriousness of electrical safety. …
Electrical Hazards are Fatal and Costly
Electrical hazards may not be the leading cause of on-the-job injuries but when they do occur they are more fatal and more costly than other accidents and fatalities. As is the case with most workplace accidents, the key to prevention is…
Educating Customers about Lead Safety Procedures
Lead safety issues are all over the news these days and contractors are well aware of the fact that they are required to be certified in EPA lead safety procedures. Federal law requires that not just contractors but all types of maintenance…
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hits Construction Industry Hard
A drug-free workforce is imperative for the success and safety of your business. While this is true in any industry, the construction industry has to take special care to make sure their employees are drug and alcohol free since construction…
Workplace Fire Safety: Don't Underestimate the Risk
As a business owner, workplace fire safety measures are one of the most critical things you need to put in place in order to protect you, your employees, and your livelihood. According to the National Fire Protection Association, office fires…
Creating a Flood Safety Plan
Flooding may not seem like a major safety concern for construction workers. If a work site floods, the project comes to a halt. However, flooding kills more people in the U.S. than tornadoes, hurricanes or lighting strikes. So, it's important…