Accident Investigation
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Jorge Castanon, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer's Fund
An accident investigation is a detailed analysis aimed at discovering the factors that led to an accident that caused a potential injury or injuries and property damage. An a... Read More
Ergonomic Guidelines - Using Four-Wheel Carts in Roofing, Part 3
Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Dr. Ken-Yu Lin and Dr. Zhenyu Zhang, SHARE Lab College of Built Environments, University of Washington
In last month’s issue, we discussed workplace setup and site pre-task planning. In this third and final article, we’ll focus... Read More
Ergonomic Guidelines - Using Four-Wheel Carts in Roofing, Part One - December 2022
Fri, Dec 09, 2022
Keeping employees safe is of paramount importance to your business, not only to ensure your operations run smoothly, but to limit workers’ comp claims. Your employees are your most important asset, so keeping them safe and properly trained is essenti... Read More
Safety Meetings - November 2022
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
“Safety meetings are a waste of time and money.” There, I said it. It is often said that meetings to discuss safety topics are a waste of time, money and resources. Read More
Competent Person - August 2022
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
We all want to stay abreast of OSHA requirements that are related to the construction industry. While there are many, one that is often overlooked is the OSHA standard 1926.32(f) or the requirement that an employer assign a competent person to each j... Read More
Commitment to Safety - August 2022
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
A commitment to safety requires that jobsite safety is placed above everything else. That means before profitability, costs, productivity, timelines, etc. Your employees are your number one asset, so by committing to safety, you are proving to them t... Read More
Power and Generator Preparedness - May 2022
Mon, May 23, 2022
Nearly 70 percent of businesses will lose power sometime in the next 12 months. Know the steps to take before and during an outage so you can resume critical operations as quickly as possible. Consider the following areas so that you can effectively ... Read More
The Most Common Equipment Malfunctions to Avoid - March 2022
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
It goes without saying, but construction equipment failure can have significant consequences. These can include downtime, high repair costs or even injury. Some types of malfunctions are more common than others. This is due to the environmental condi... Read More
