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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 most cases, those objects are so tiny that they are nearly invisible to […]
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. The successes of substance abuse programs in construction are many. And, construction workers saw the benefit themselves of regular drug screening. Tried and true […]
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 is the science of designing work tasks to fit the worker instead of forcing the worker to conform to the job. […]
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. Most feel if the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is readily available, life’s good. But, having the right PPE is only part of the issue. […]
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 awareness. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes electricity as a long-time serious workplace […]
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 workers –from plumbers to electricians – who do any type of renovation work in pre-1978 buildings, […]
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 workers operate large and dangerous equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Further, the nature of their job […]
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 kill an average of four people each year and injure another 37. Further, such fires cause about […]
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 to have a thorough safety plan and train construction workers to follow the protocol. The safety […]