Handrails Required for Safe Construction Sites
Construction sites are subject to all manner of rules and regulations. These rules and regulations, set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are necessary for the safety of workers. OSHA's rules regarding ladders…
Lead Safety
Lead was used in many different applications in residential and commercial construction up until the late 1970’s. Lead-based paint was the most commonly used source for lead. Lead was also found in plumbing pipes and solder, gasoline ad-ditives,…
Keeping Construction Workers Safe from Lead Exposure
It is the grave responsibility of business owners who hire construction workers who may be exposed to lead to be aware of the possible dangers for their employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compliance requirements…
EPA RRP Firm Responsibilities
Operating a thriving renovation business is exciting and challenging. Each day presents a unique opportunity and obstacle to overcome. If the year of construction on any residential renovation project is before 1978, your firm has even more…
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Construction Workers
The air in an indoor environment can impact an individual’s well-being. Fresh air is important to everyone, indoors and outdoors. It is especially critical to make sure that indoor construction is performed under conditions that promote safe,…
Keeping Workers Safe from Mold
Almost all construction workers have one thing in common, safety is their number one priority. Although, most construction workers take very good safety precautions, many forget about the less common dangers, such as being exposed to mold.
During…
Want a Safer Job Site? Take a Look at Near Misses
Many people are surprised to learn that reporting near misses, sometimes known as close calls, can help to make a job site safer. While recording near misses is not required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, that doesn’t…
Training and Placement of Eyewashes and Emergency Showers Critical to Worker Safety
The distance from a corrosive material to an eyewash and emergency shower needs to be no more than 10 seconds. That’s according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
It can be difficult, however, to decide where exactly…
The Danger of Trench Work Cave-Ins
Digging or excavating trenches carries with it the risk of injury or death. From 2000-2009, 350 workers died in trenching or excavation cave-ins. In order to minimize these risks, it is vital that the proper safety precautions are taken. Never…
