Rollover Protective Structures Subpart W - 1926.1000 What Is It? A Rollover Protective Structure (aka Roll Cage) is the metal enclosure that protects the operator on a piece of mobile equipment. These structures protect the operator from potentially fatal roll over accidents, as well as “Struck By” and [...]
Fatigue on the Job Toolbox Talks, Safety Classes, on the job training, Hazard Analysis, PPE, and every warning sign are very important, but they all require your focus. Being tired on the job is very common, from being a new parent to being overworked. It is important to [...]
Hearing Loss Being exposed to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Although hearing loss can be prevented, once the damage is done it is irreversible. So taking the correct precautions is important to your long term health and comfort. Hearing loss from exposure to loud [...]
Hard Hats Head protections is a vital part of a company’s safety program. An impact to the head can become a life threatening injury very quickly. Not all tasks will have a direct overhead danger (like falling bricks), but it is equally important to protect from energized parts, [...]
Trenching Safety Trenches are among the leading causes of injury and fatalities on construction sites. They are almost always classified as a “Serious” violation because of the extreme weight of soil, and the difficulty of rescuing people after a cave-in. The unfortunate part, is almost always the incident [...]
Hierarchy of Control No one is expected to remember every regulation number and the word-for-word definition. Safety training is meant to teach workers about hazards in their jobs, and the best ways to perform a task safely. Most of the training provided by OSHA and other institutes are [...]
Focus Four There’s no denying the construction industry is dangerous. There are tasks people do every day that are riddled with hazards both known and unknown. When looking at the injury and illness stats, it becomes very clear where the literal pain points are. OSHA designed a training [...]
Fall Protection - 1926.500 Falls are among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. OSHA estimates that on average 202,066 work days are lost every year for workers recovering from fall related injuries. This represents a wide range of work, and falls include slips [...]
10 Tips for Forklift Safety There are many kinds of equipment that fall under the name “Forklift” from manual pallet jacks to 60’ Telehandlers. Rough Terrain Forklifts (telehandlers, front loaders, skid loaders) are what we typically see on a construction site. These items fall in the categories of [...]
Safety Glasses Toolbox Talk The CDC reports on average 2,000 eye injuries occur at workplaces across the US everyday. The construction industry makes up a majority of that number. From dust and small particles, to chemical splashes and blunt impacts, the face and eyes are no place to [...]
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