Dangers of Power Line Contact Overhead power lines present a serious electrocution hazard on construction sites. Cranes, boom trucks, concrete pumps, drilling rigs, aerial lifts, backhoes, ladders, and other equipment can...
Hand Tool Safety Hammers, wrenches, chisels, pliers, screwdrivers, knives, and other hand tools are used so routinely that their hazards can easily be overlooked. A damaged tool, the wrong tool, or...
Handling 55-Gallon Drums Safely A 55-gallon drum can be extremely heavy and difficult to control. Improper handling can result in back strains, crushed hands or feet, fractures, lacerations, and other serious...
Sunglasses vs. Safety Glasses Working outdoors often means dealing with bright sunlight and glare, but ordinary sunglasses and safety glasses serve different purposes. Sunglasses may reduce glare and protect against ultraviolet...
New Employee Safety – Workers New to the Job New employee safety is especially important because workers who are new to a company, project, work location, crew, or job assignment may...
Emergency Preparedness – Are You Mentally Prepared? Emergency preparedness involves more than knowing where the exits and emergency equipment are located. Employees must also be mentally prepared to recognize an emergency,...
Defensive Driving – It May Save Your Life Employees who drive for work may spend many hours on the road, often in congested traffic and while making frequent stops. The more...
Hydraulic Hoses and the Danger of Leaks Hydraulic systems operate under extremely high pressure. A leaking hydraulic hose is more than a maintenance problem—it can create serious injection, burn, fire, slip,...
Bench and Pedestal Grinder Safety Bench and pedestal grinders are commonly used for sharpening, shaping, and removing material from tools and other workpieces. Although simple to operate, grinders can cause serious...
Construction Equipment Dangers Heavy construction equipment is essential on most jobsites, but its size, weight, limited visibility, and moving components can create serious struck-by, caught-between, crushing, and electrical hazards. Employees working...