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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...