Construction Safety

Lockout/Tagout - Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources - Control of hazardous energy sources is a requirement that organizations must implement fo...

Falls from scaffolds causing disabilities and fatal injuries is the most common hazard to constructions workers. According to OSHA, about 72% of...

Forklifts can save time on your job when used safely. A forklift professional does not cause property damage or injuries. Operators are expected t...

Backhoes are one of the most common types of construction equipment. Backhoe loaders can dig, scrape and load material. With special attachments t...

The use of a hot work permit system is a primary means of preventing fires due to non-routine open flam and high temperature processes. Hot work ...

Chains, Cranes, Hoist, and Slings program illustrates the proper use and maintenance of cranes and lifting devices with emphasis on safety. Safety...

Public agency workers perform a great benefit to the public by virtue of a safe and reliable water supply, well maintained roadways and other port...

Asbestos has been used for many products such as fireproofing, pipe insulation, theatre curtains, siding, roofing, gaskets and packing, water and ...

Fall prevention has been a major concern for many with recent statistics reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealing that fatal falls we...

There is a wide range of potential hazards when using welding and cutting equipment. This training program is designed to review basic safety p...

Thousands of individuals are injured from falling off a ladder each year. Most injuries are caused by slipping on grease, oil and solvents left o...

It is important to know and understand the capabilities and limitations of the aerial lift. It is your responsibility to make sure you are proper...

n the public work sector, the cutting torch is a valuable and useful tool designed to cut metals in a variety of applications. It is important ...

Hazardous materials in the workplace such as chlorine, methane, acids and gases may endanger your life or health. Spills or leaks of these materi...

Personal Protective Equipment is provided by the company. The right choice is for the worker to make sure the appropriate protective equipment is ...

Great strides have been made in promoting knowledge about bloodborne pathogens. Training programs are designed to educate and provide awareness o...

Dump trucks can carry and dump material, tow equipment and trailers, spread salt and sand on icy roads and apply asphalt on roads. There are a va...

Hand and power tools cause thousands of injuries every year. A simple screwdriver causes over a hundred deaths each year. The injury rate tells us...

Slips and falls were the major causes of injuries in the early days of safety. There were a wide range of accidents in the workplace from all kin...

Hand and power tools cause a large number of injuries each year. Screwdrivers also cause an amazing number of injuries. Most wrench accidents are ...

During summertime, the risk of heat illness or dying of over-exposure from the effects of heat becomes greater. Workers whose jobs are outside a...

Regardless of your working relationship with the general contractor or other contractors, there are basic safety rules that must be followed. Each...

Over 6,000 people are killed on the job and about 3.6 million receive disabling injuries each year in the United States. Hazardous waste and chem...

This training program has been developed specifically for those persons actually working in or around trenches, excavations. Working around trenc...

In response to growing concerns over crane safety, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently released new crane and derrick...

Hand Injuries - Gory Story discusses the leading causes of hand injuries including hand contact with objects and equipmentNormally, hand injuries...

Truck mounted articulating knuckle boom cranes are used to handle, deliver, and pick up a variety of loads. Loads include steel road plate, shor...

Falling from a ladder can be frightening. People endure more than 500,000 falls, 300 deaths and an average of 165,000 trips to the emergency roo...

Underwriters Laboratories, Consumer Product Safety Commission, OSHA and ANSI have been evaluating and testing tools in an effort to produce safer ...

The overhead pendant hoist is used to safely maneuver heave loads around shops, treatment plants, pump stations and other locations. This program...

As a public agency employee you have the risk of exposure to numerous potential sources of injuries and hazards such as traffic, excavation, conf...

Chlorine is the major chemical used for the sanitation of water, swimming pool disinfection, or in the treatment of sewage. In World War I, chl...

All electric material handling equipment has batteries that need to be charged. Each equipment and battery manufacturer has its own maintenance a...

Remember, a strong healthy back is less prone to injury. This program outlines pro-active approach to back injury prevention. Specifically, a rou...

Lead can stay in your body for years causing serious health effects that may not be treatable. Over-exposure of lead by workers in many industries...