Laboring in a Perfect Storm: Lightning Safety
Mon, Jul 06, 2026
FRSA Staff - June 2026
If you've lived in Florida long, you probably already know that Florida has traditionally been known as the "lightning capital" of the world. As a state, Oklahoma now has more strikes, however, Florida still has the highest de... Read More
OSHA’s Expanding Use of Technology
Mon, May 04, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - May 2026
Contractors have always understood that OSHA inspections begin at the jobsite. That assumption is no longer sufficient. Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Admin... Read More
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
Beating the Heat in Florida
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese
Roofing contractors and crews in Florida face a yearly safety crisis driven by extreme heat. As temperatures climb well above 100°F and humidity presses past 70 percent, roofers laboring on... 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
Creating an OSHA Heat Plan
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on heat hazards and provides resources to keep workers safe.
Emplo... 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
