With summertime comes summer heat, and there is no time like the present to prepare your crews for proper safety on the job site during the hottest months of the year. Summer time temperatures are beginning to creep up on … Continue reading
Category Archives: Safety
The latest update on OSHA penalties – inflation increase announced for 2018. As of January 2nd, 2018, OSHA has adjusted and increased penalties to meet inflation. In a notification issued by the Federal Register earlier this week (January 2, 2018), the … Continue reading
Being in the South, we usually focus on the heat when it comes to protecting workers from the elements. That being said, just because we aren’t facing arctic conditions doesn’t mean that workers aren’t at risk during the winter months. … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we explored some basic steps you, your family and your business can take to prepare for Hurricane Irma and hurricane conditions. As the storm nears Florida, many people are either still on the road, putting up shutters … Continue reading
If you are anywhere near Florida right now, chances are you are surrounded by panic and unanswered questions about where to go in time for Hurricane Irma’s arrival. As of the Weather Channel’s report on Wednesday September 6th (11:30am), … Continue reading
Along with the heat comes the need for safety on the job. Check out OSHA’s “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign to bring safety to the forefront of your workers and outdoor construction projects. Record highs are challenging construction workers and contractors … Continue reading
Safety is a #1 priority in construction, and now there are a few helpful apps to make managing safety even easier. While there is no substitute for a solid safety policy and training program, there are technologies and apps that … Continue reading
Looking to demonstrate your company’s commitment to safety? Then you may want to participate in OSHA’s first-ever “Safe and Sound” Week. While it should come as no surprise that the construction industry is one of the highest risk industries in … Continue reading
Just in time for the new year, OSHA recently issued a final rule regarding the maintenance of records for recordable injury and illness. You may have heard about a final rule being released by OSHA regarding recordkeeping for workplace injuries. … Continue reading
With temperatures rising, it is important to make sure your crews are safe and ready for summer. As mentioned in last month’s HBW Florida swimming pool report, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has this summer expected to be one of the … Continue reading