Restroom Access on Jobsites: An Overlooked But Serious Issue
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Kevin Lindley, FRSA-SIF Safety Rep - December 2025
Anyone who has spent time on a construction site knows that nature doesn’t always wait for a convenient moment. The need to use a restroom can arise suddenly, yet for many field workers, espec... Read More
Heat Exhaustion and the Hidden Risk: Why Fall Protection Matters More Than Ever
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
Kevin Lindley, FRSA-SIF Safety Rep - November 2025
As summer-like temperatures continue into the fall, outdoor workers face more than just discomfort; they face a serious safety threat. Heat exhaustion, often overlooked as a temporary inconvenience,... Read More
Summertime Jobsite Safety: Staying Safe When the Heat Rises
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Kevin Lindley, Safety Rep, FRSA Self Insurers Fund
As the temperature climbs during the summer months, so do the risks on construction sites and mother outdoor activities. While summer brings longer days and increased productivity potential, it also... Read More
Forklift Safety: Essential Guidelines for a Safer Workplace
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
Forklifts are indispensable in warehouses, construction sites and manufacturing facilities but they also pose significant risks if not operated safely. Implementing proper forklift saf... Read More
Extension Ladder Safety
Wed, Mar 05, 2025
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
Ladders are frequently used in construction by almost every trade, by almost every person, nearly every day. In roofing, we not only rely on some type of ladder to give us additional h... Read More
Extension Cord Safety
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant
Electrical extension cords are a tool often used in the construction industry, even when the condition of the cord is not completely acceptable. Extension cords are a vital device used ... Read More
Heat Safety is the Employer's Priority this Summer
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurers Fund Safety Consultant
Every year, many workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. OSHA currently has a Heat Illness Prevention campaign across the country to focus on heat h... Read More
Safety: It's More than a Company Slogan
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant
I always find it distasteful to use the slogan “Safety First.” I cringe every time I hear someone say it. It’s a phrase that some contractors often fall back on concer... Read More
OSHA Visits Your Jobsite – Now What?
Sat, Feb 10, 2024
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just arrived at one of your jobsites. Visits from OSHA are rarely a “congratulations for doing a great job.” In... Read More
