What is cold stress? Cold stress is a term used for the body condition when working under prolonged cold weather without proper clothing lowers the skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature. This causes…
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Staying safe and sound when you’re working at heights is of utmost importance. Every year workers die falling on worksites in accidents that are preventable. The issue is so widespread that in 2019 alone, the…
In 2014, New York received 25% of its electricity from renewable resources. In 2015, the state established a goal to increase that percentage to 50%. In 2017, NYSERDA and NYPA announced a solicitation for up…
Staying safe on the job is of paramount importance in any field or industry. In return for a solid day’s work, employees and contractors should expect to be protected from dangerous situations in all ways…
One of the many rules in the book of OSHA, and one of the most important for construction and manufacturing industries, is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, which states “In the absence of an infirmary, clinic,…
A jackhammer is one of the most powerful, dangerous, and challenging tools to use at the construction site. Workers use it to demolish solid pavement and other surfaces for construction and revamp purposes. Due to…
Rain gear is an essential category of personal protective equipment that is often overlooked when it comes to protecting employees as the majority of the focus is on safeguarding areas with vital organs and limbs….
Spills of any kind can have a destructive and long-lasting effect on our environment. It is crucial to have a plan to minimize its impact when such an event occurs. Spills pose a great risk…
Working around construction equipment, or working in active traffic areas where there are vehicles going by on a regular basis, puts the worker at risk. A vehicle never comes off second-best in a collision with…
Hearing protection is necessary for those living or working in a noisy environment such as construction sites, airports, factories, or even entertainment venues. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
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