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
Category Archives: Safety
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
As a construction professional, you already know that safety is of the utmost importance in the industry. From the onboarding process with new crew members to safety guidelines and policies, keeping crews and clients safe on the job should be … Continue reading
OSHA penalties are expected to increase for the first time in 25 years. There are a lot of topics buzzing in the news this week, from important Veterans Day celebrations to Starbucks “holiday” cups. One topic that may have slipped … Continue reading
It is a good idea to perform regular reviews of your job sites for safety and OSHA compliance. Here is a look at recent statistics and resources from OSHA. As industry professionals, we are aware of the risks that our … Continue reading
September is “National Preparedness Month” – Have a plan for keeping your job site and business safe during severe weather. As most of us are aware, Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November 30th each year. This means that … Continue reading