Construction Safety

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a by-product formed by decaying organic matter. It can be found in oil or gas operations, mining facilities, sewage, was...

Increasing deaths, injuries and property loss from arcing faults have led to increased study into the causes. The National Fire Protection Associa...

Compliance officers will interview workers and review training records kept by the employer to verify that the employer provided the required trai...

More construction workers die from falling from a height above six feet. General construction averaged eight scissor lift related deaths each yea...

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

Front-End Loader Safety program will concentrate on the basic safe operations for the standard front-end loader. As an operator, you are a skilled...

Skid steer equipment has become the number one workhorses for public works and construction. With trenchers, plows, grapples, buckets and hoes an...

The Global Harmonized System (GHS) is an International approach to hazard communication. It is based on major existing systems around the world, i...

Lockout and tagout is the locking up the energy sources of a machine so it cannot be started. The people who perform this process are mechanics an...

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

The serious dangers associated with confined spaces are invisible and silent. Entering a tank, vault, boiler or manhole can be a hazardous journey...

Confined space entry must be approached with a professional attitude and a methodical system designed to prevent situations from escalating into a...

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

The telehandler can lift up to 10,000 pounds and extend outwards 30 to 40 feet. They can tilt the load lift or right to balance the load equally ...

Noise can damage your hearing permanently. It’s important to protect your hearing at work and home. Awareness is the first step toward preventin...

Regardless of your job, there are some basic safe work practices that must be observed by everyone working on the job site. It takes an effort on...

Basic Electrical Safety in the Workplace program gives a basic understanding of electricity. There are different types of electricity or electrica...

Chemicals can improve our lives, if we do not understand them, they can be harmful. The information about a chemical is on the label. It is import...

(BBP) When a safety committee is properly formed, supported and budgeted they can be invaluable to the safety program. It’s important to understa...

GHS Are You Ready?A new GHS and Hazcom Complete Training Package This package is a complete training kit for the new transition that is happening i...

Not everyone understands or knows how to use fire extinguishers. There are different extinguishers for each type of fire. The object of fire extin...

Based on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), an average of 60 workers die in cave-ins annually. According to NIOSH,...

The chain saw ranks as one of the most dangerous tools found in the industry and home. The manufacturer provides safety and operating instruction...

Front-end loaders come in all sizes and shapes which include track loaders, skid steer, backhoe loaders, and tractor loaders. Loaders are often mi...