Different Types of Fall Protection
When you’re working at heights and you can’t physically remove the hazard, you must install fall protection. The first thing to know, there are two different types of fall protection, passive and active. What’s the difference? Well, that’s a...
Top 10 OSHA Violations
Sometimes we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday tasks including working our tails off to get the job done in a timely manner. However, sometimes that means we forget about implementing the safety protocols put in place. And, those safety protocols are...
Choosing The Right Pair of Safety Glasses
Understanding and choosing the right pair of safety glasses Did you know that thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries because they lacked the proper safety glasses? (OSHA) In addition, more than 90 percent of workplace eye injuries are...
Jobsite Rest Station Importance This Summer
Today, we are talking about the importance of creating a jobsite rest station for your crew during the coming hot summer months. Heat illness affects thousands of indoor and outdoor workers each year and can tragically lead to death. The CDC states that summer heat is...
Gas Detection Basics
The reason why you need to worry about gas detection is important, it can save your life! In this blog I want to cover some important gas detection basics. Whether you are new to a job requiring gas detection, own a welding or construction company or maybe...
Signs You May Need to Replace Your Hard Hat
Have you ever though you might need to replace your hard hat, but are unsure of the signs? You go to the job site day after day, each day donning your hard hat to protect you from swinging or falling objects. We learned in A Hard Hat Explained why they are an...
Women in Construction
What’s known as a non-traditional industry for women Over the last few decades women in construction (WIC) has been growing in popularity. You may find it surprising but, WIC dates back to the 13th century in Spain. Historians believe there were WIC even though...
MIPS Safety Helmet
The hard hat has been a staple in the industry since 1919 and is one of the most recognized pieces in worker safety. When OSHA was formed in 1970 hard hats became mandatory. Worksite deaths went from 15,000 in 1970 to 5,200 in 2016; helping to prove the effectiveness...
