31 Mar Hammers and Chisels
Hammers and Chisels Hammers and chisels are among the most common hand tools on a jobsite, but their familiarity can cause workers to underestimate their hazards. Improper use can result in...
31 Mar Sexual Harassment Prevention – Workplace Conduct
Sexual Harassment Prevention - Workplace Conduct Sexual harassment prevention requires maintaining a workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect and are free from unwelcome sexual conduct. Sexual harassment is...
30 Mar Foot Protection
Foot Protection Foot injuries can occur quickly and may result in significant pain, lost work time, or permanent injury. Construction workers may be exposed to falling or rolling objects, sharp materials,...
30 Mar Cartridge-Type Respirator Safety
Cartridge-Type Respirator Safety Cartridge-type respirator safety requires workers to understand that air-purifying respirators have important limitations. They filter contaminants from surrounding air but do not supply oxygen and cannot be used...
29 Mar Gasoline
Gasoline Safety Gasoline is a useful fuel, but it is also highly flammable and potentially deadly when handled improperly. Gasoline can cause fires, explosions, chemical exposure, and environmental contamination. Anyone who...
29 Mar Personal Safety In Public Places
Personal Safety in Public Places Everyday activities such as commuting, traveling between jobsites, walking through parking areas, and interacting with the public can expose employees to personal safety risks. People, traffic,...
28 Mar Basic Machine Safety
Basic Machine Safety Machines make work faster and more efficient, but their power can also cause serious cuts, crushing injuries, amputations, entanglement, and even death. Employees who operate or work around...
27 Mar Dangers Overhead
Dangers Overhead Mechanical lifting equipment makes it easier and safer to move heavy materials, but it also creates serious struck-by and caught-between hazards. A dropped, swinging, or shifting load can cause...
27 Mar Confined Space Entry – Don’t Become a Rescue Victim
Confined Space Entry Don’t Become a Rescue Victim Confined spaces can contain hazardous atmospheres and other conditions capable of causing unconsciousness or death with little or no warning. One of the greatest...
25 Mar Falls
Falls Falls are one of the most serious hazards on a construction site. Unlike a cartoon character who walks away after falling into a canyon, real workers can suffer severe or...