Ways to ensure that crews are maintaining social distancing and following CDC guidelines on the job site There is no way around it… The way that we live and work is changing due to the coronavirus pandemic. While such changes … Continue reading
Category Archives: working conditions
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
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
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
This Friday marks the kickoff of Building Safety Month, the International Code Council’s annual safety awareness event. The purpose of the event is to bring safety professionals together with community members to promote an understanding of the building code, demonstrate … Continue reading