Safety Blog

SLEEP DEPRIVATION

Sleep deprivation is an issue that is often ignored, yet frequently the root cause of decreased productivity, accidents, incidents and mistakes which cost companies billions of dollars each year, reports . Sleep deprivation is much more dangerous than you might realize.

Here are 10 real dangers associated with a sleep-deprived workforce:

Construction Safety: Are You Helping Your Employees Beat the Heat?

For many, the start of summer means

General Safety - Carelessness

Have you ever done anything stupid, something that you know puts you at increased risk of injury? When you realize how stupid you were, whether you got hurt or not, do you ask yourself, "Why did I ever do that?" For your own future preservation, this should be a very important question for you to answer yourself. Consider the fact that approximately 20% of injuries are due to unsafe conditions and 80% are caused by unsafe acts.

Workplace Safety and the Flu

It's hard to perform your best when you are not feeling well due to the flu.

Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated guidance for protecting individuals from seasonal flu. Each year the vaccine is revised to protect against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common this season.

The Dangers of Wet Floors

Wet floors happen from time to time. Mopping, rain and melting snow are common reasons for wet floors. Serious concern should be granted to floors that remain wet on a continuous basis due to a water leak, leaking valve or condensation. Remember that wet floors, no matter what the reason, can be extremely dangerous. Wet floors are a major contributor to slips & falls where serious injuries are the result. Review these wet floor safety tips with all employees.

Hazards of wet floors

Halloween Health and Safety Tips

Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.

Thunderstorm Safety

Every year, hundreds of people are struck by lightning in this country. Light strikes can result in death and survivors can suffer lifetime neurological disabilities. Here are some important strategies for staying safe in a storm:

Silica Standards Deadline Reminder

OSHA issued the final rule on June 23, 2016 that limits exposure to reduce effects of respirable silica. Construction Industry compliance is September 23, 2017 and General Industry and Maritime compliance is June 23, 2018.

Dust inhalation can cause lung disease, silicosis and other complications of the respiratory system. There are control measures that can be taken to help protect your health and safety when working with or around construction dust. Here are a few suggestions:

Saw Cutting, Grinding & Sanding Dust

A safe workplace is sound business

OSHA has recently updated the Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs it first released 30 years ago, to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving safety and health issues. The new Recommended Practices have been well received by a wide variety of stakeholders and are designed to be used in a wide variety of small and medium-sized business settings. The Recommended Practices present a step-by-step approach to implementing a safety and health program, built around seven core elements that make up a successful program.

Heat Illness Can Be Deadly.

Water. Rest. Shade.
The work can't get done without them!

The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don't drink enough water and rest in the shade. You can suffer from heat exhaustion or heat stroke.