2020 Safety Stand-Down Dramatically Different, Same Message
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]
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.
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]
United Tool and Fastener (UTF) supported the 10th Annual ACE Mentor Program “Build It Forward” by supplying Protective Industrial Products (PIP) safety gloves a [node:read-more:link]
Werner recently announced new safety features were added to its harnesses. [node:read-more:link]
Part of construction is fire safety. Therefore, knowing the products that are best for preventing or stopping fires is important. [node:read-more:link]
TEXO recently hosted its 6th annual Construction Safety Professionals Day, which brought together TEXO members, safety professionals, and key decision-makers for two days of high-quality speakers, works [node:read-more:link]
The mantra of the residential and renovation contractors and subs that “Residential is different from Commercial construction. We can’t afford to do all that stuff...” has been repeated in my face for my entire career. [node:read-more:link]