The Advantage of Surgical Face Masks Over Cloth Face Masks in the Construction Space Summary The increase in concern regarding infectious diseases in the workplace has been thrust into the spotlight. As safety directors, OSHA…

Construction is no easy job. It’s physically and mentally taxing and requires a lot of strength and attention from your workers. But the industry is also full of risks and hazards. Every day, your employees…

Every job has lots of workers and projects going at the same time. From industrial maintenance, to construction sites, all work spaces have the potential for energy sources and confined space hazards that can put…

There are plenty of fluids sloshing around construction sites. From paint thinners, to antifreeze and gasoline utilized in heavy machinery, to caustic cleaning chemicals, there are a wide variety of liquids used over the course…

Every jobsite is complex, and has plenty of safety precautions that need to be kept in mind. Unfortunately, as much as we worry about traumatic injuries such as breaks, burns, and falls, we tend to…

Not every danger on the worksite is obvious. Many of them are task-related, and easy to focus in on. Others? Not so much. Insect-borne diseases are hard to nail down, as they don’t present…

Fall protection and height safety is one of the most important safety issues that needs to be addressed on work sites on a daily basis. As we have discussed before, falls are the leading cause…

While knowledge is the key to avoiding injuries on a jobsite, having the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is a pretty close second. While you can have all the know-how and awareness in the world,…

Protecting your airways is vital for your health and longevity. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries when it comes to the potential to harm your airways. Research has shown that construction…

Concrete can be difficult to work with, even in the best weather. In cold weather, it needs more preparation, more attention, and special precautions come into play. But you can’t slow down and wait for…