A look at preparations that construction professionals and business owners can take to keep their crews and businesses safe during hurricanes and severe weather events If you are anywhere near the State of Florida (even Georgia at this point), then … Continue reading
Category Archives: Safety
Information about OSHA’s free safety consultation program Would you invite OSHA to come visit your workplace and job sites? Before you say “no”, first ask yourself a few questions: Where are the weak points in my job site safety program? … Continue reading
A few ways to keep crews safe from high summer temperatures Keeping your crews safe goes beyond safety training and harnesses. With the summer upon us, the heat can be fatal if safety precautions are not in place. Not to … Continue reading
If you are in construction, then you know the importance of safety on the job site. In order to ensure that all team members are prepared and following safety guidelines, training and safety policies and procedures must be easily accessible, … Continue reading
There is a reason why fall protection is a hot topic when discussing safety in the workplace; it’s simple – falls remain the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry. With Fall Protection being the #1 most cited … Continue reading
On Friday, October 9, 2018, OSHA announced a newly issued final rule on Crane Operator Certification Requirements. In brief, OSHA’s standard for cranes and derricks in construction have been updated to clarify each employer’s duty to ensure the competency of … Continue reading
Hurricane Season is here, and it is time to have those important conversations and reminders on safety with your crews and clients. There is just no way to avoid it… Hurricane Season comes every year, and every year you must … Continue reading
A trained crew is a safe crew, and safety should be a top priority your job sites. According to OSHA, there were nearly 4,700 worker fatalities in private industry in calendar year 2016. Out of those, 991 (21.1%) were in … Continue reading
Just this week, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began (June 1st), and it is essential that you and your crews are prepared for severe weather conditions. As we all know, hurricanes can devastate areas for months, even years. According to … Continue reading
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