When it comes to workplace safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is your safety net—the last barrier between your workers and potential hazards. But with so many options out there, how do you figure out which gear is right for your team? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. This guide breaks down everything you need to […]
The Top 10 Most Common Construction Safety Hazards (and How to Avoid Them) Construction work keeps the world moving, but it’s no walk in the park. Every day, workers face hazards that can lead to injuries—or worse. The good news? Many of these risks are avoidable with the right precautions. Let’s talk about the 10 […]
Mental Health Awareness in Construction: A 2024 Perspective Let’s face it: working in construction isn’t for the faint of heart. The long hours, tight deadlines, and physically demanding tasks can take a serious toll—not just on your body but on your mind too. And while construction is all about building things up, we don’t always […]
OSHA Hazwoper Training is an essential certification for individuals working in industries where they may come into contact with hazardous waste operations or emergency response situations. This training equips workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure their safety and the safety of others. In this article, we will explore what OSHA Hazwoper Training […]
It happens to the most cautious and wary of us, and yet, its consequences could be as light as a small bruise or as devastating as a death. Slips, trips, and falls are more than just a gag in old-fashioned slapstick comedies—they are a common reoccurrence in the American workplace. According to the CDC, over […]
Covered under OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is a hazardous waste training applicable to employers and employees who deal with or are exposed to hazardous substances. This includes those businesses or employees engaged in the storage, clean-up or disposal of such substances, or those who are part […]
Why Should Scaffolding Be Inspected? OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Standards Committee established and enforced a well-defined standard for the use of scaffolds since 1971, but scaffold related accidents continue to occur in the workplace, resulting in serious injury or death for numerous construction workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 72% of […]
As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (signed into law in 1970), OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Organization) imposes certain requirements and obligations on businesses in order to protect the safety, health and well-being of their employees. One such requirement is HAZWOPER Training. OSHA requires HAZWOPER safety certificates for those businesses and employees […]
The advent of Hazwoper began in 1986 when OSHA was tasked by the US Government to develop a standard for protecting the health, well-being and safety of workers who worked at sites where hazardous waste was present. This interim standard was the beginnings of Hazwoper, with the finalized and complete standards of HAZWOPER having gone […]
Workplace safety is a subject that’s important for every business but few others encounter the types of dangers found in construction work. In 2019 alone, OSHA reported that there were over 3000 construction deaths. When you take into consideration that fact that construction workers only make up about 8 percent of the total workforce, 20 […]
