Undoubtedly not the most pleasant reading for construction contractors, OSHA periodically publishes horror stories of fines for violations of safety rules. Specifically, in its OSHA Regional News Release last January we learned that one Hartford, Conn., construction company was slapped with a whopping $169,000 fine “chiefly for exposing its workers to cave-in hazards while repairing a sewer […]
A lot of time and effort is spect in educating workers in scaffolding training and fall protection that it is easy to forget that the summer season can greatly affect the work as well. As we approach the summer season, where some parts of the country experience extreme temperature highs, it’s important to keep in mind three […]
With an estimated 2.3 million construction workers working on scaffolds during their work, scaffold injuries are commonplace. About one in five of all fatal falls on a construction site are falls from scaffolds. That’s over 60 people each year. However, you might not be surprised to learn that many of these falls can be avoided […]
Continuing our series on confined space hazards, this post will discuss the responsibilities of each team member of a permit required confined space entrance team. No worker should enter a confined space without the proper support team in place. There are 3 main members to a confined space team. 1. Entrant 2. Attendant 3. Supervisor […]
In talking with customers every day, I’ve come to realize there is some confusion out there as to the various safety aspects of a confined space and the rights and responsibilities of those who work in or around them. Over the coming weeks, we’re going to do a series of summary posts in an effort […]
A recently published study by a researcher at the University of California Davis has estimated the total direct and indirect costs of all workplace injuries and illnesses in the U.S. to be in the neighborhood of $250 billion a year. To put it in perspective, that is about $31 billion more than all of the […]
It can certainly be instructive to learn from others’ mistakes. In that spirit, here are some humorous photos of people working with a complete disregard for safety. Sometimes it really is better to laugh than cry. You can see more photos like this here. We just curated some of our favorites from the original list […]
When you buy a new house or move into a new office, you will most likely be provided with a radon disclosure that tells you whether the seller has any knowledge of elevated levels of radon on the property. This is a newer type of disclosure and reflects the growing awareness of the dangers of […]
We’ve always believed it is important to let long time customers know that they are appreciated and to thank them for their continued business. It’s also great to be on the receiving end of that appreciation!
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) has an informative page on their site dedicated to the different kinds of cold stress workers can be exposed to in winter months, as well as symptoms and first aid remedies to treat those symptoms. Below is a quick fact sheet from NIOSH on this topic and […]
