Your Brain is Your Best PPE
Authored by Ed Davidson and originally posted on LinkedIn:
Yep...
There ya have it folks...
We all know what it's like getting some of these hard-headed hands to wear their PPE. [node:read-more:link]
A Sustainable Workforce Starts With You
Safety is paramount in construction. It must be top of mind at all times. The construction industry has taken great steps to create safe worksites and it is paying off. As Construction Citizen has reported, the injury rate on construction sites in Texas over the last decade has fallen 50 percent. That progress can only be maintained through vigilance on every job site every minute of every day.
clic para leer en españolAuthored by Ed Davidson and originally posted on LinkedIn:
Yep...
There ya have it folks...
We all know what it's like getting some of these hard-headed hands to wear their PPE. [node:read-more:link]
Preventable injuries, or “accidents,” are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. Therefore, employers and workers must do everything possible to prevent these injuries from occurring. For more than 100 years, the National Safety Council (NSC) has advocated for workplace safety. [node:read-more:link]
When planning work tasks for the day and addressing hazards, it is easy to get caught up on the big hazards. Crews focus on issues such as falls, electrocution, material handling and so on. While these hazards need to be taken seriously and properly addressed, the bigger hazards often take away the attention from the little things. [node:read-more:link]
Spring is the season when construction efforts begin to become full-time activity sites. While a full workload is good, longer hours coupled with unpredictable conditions can lead to an increased risk of accidents on jobsites. [node:read-more:link]
Many worksite injuries are caused by accidents involving ladders that are not placed or used safely. Following these safety guidelines can help prevent ladder accidents. Before using any ladder check its condition. [node:read-more:link]
The 7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, postponed due to COVID-19, was rescheduled for the week of September 14-18. [node:read-more:link]
PIP Clear Face Shields by Bouton® Optical visors enable flat, clear, crisp and distortion-free visibility for a variety of work and general-use settings.
The PIP clear face shields are suitable for general dust and splash protection, in addition to giving users an extra layer of protection in the new Covid-19 world. [node:read-more:link]
As the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, construction industry employers confront many challenges. Recognized as an essential industry in a majority of states throughout the crisis, many contractors have continued to perform work and provide jobs, while others were shut down in whole or in part. [node:read-more:link]
Winter has given way to spring, bringing with it temperate weather for all to enjoy. But if you work outside, be mindful; soon the weather will be getting hot and it is important to stay safe and protect yourself from the heat.
Knowing how to identify signs of heat illness as well as ways to minimize heat-related stress could save a life. Below is an OSHA Quick Card, "Protecting Workers from Heat Stress." Share this at a toolbox talk, and be safe out there! [node:read-more:link]
Selecting the correct glove to use in a particular application doesn’t have to be difficult. This decision has been made easier by Protective Industrial Products (PIP) with its CUT Risk Hazard Matrix™ glove selector with ACTIVE SLIDER™. [node:read-more:link]