Author: Mindy

There are many hazards to employees who need to work in cold weather conditions. A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain its temperature. An environment that is considered “cold” depends on the region of the country…

  If not properly installed and operated, a portable generator can become deadly. Generators can kill via electric shock or carbon monoxide fumes. Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes!   Carbon Monoxide Hazards Never use a generator…

Personal care means making positive choices that enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual health. This includes things like exercising, eating healthy, keeping sharp mentally, and putting an end to unhealthy habits such as smoking. Personal care not only aids in…

There is one element in the construction business that we have no control over: the weather. However, we can control how the weather affects the safety of a project. Wind: Can blow dust in your eyes. Safety glasses can help.…

A crane is one of the most versatile and important pieces of equipment found on a construction job. However, it can also be one the most dangerous, since it typically lifts heavy loads over large areas of a project. Today…

Today we want to talk about the safe use of compressed gas cylinders. Most of us know what the various compressed gas cylinders are used for on the job, but how many of us realize that the gases stored in…

Almost every job at one time or another needs some form of traffic control. This often involves the use of a flagger and/or signs. In short duration situations flaggers are preferable to signs since they can react to multiple changes…

Hand/Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is caused by the frequent & repeated use of hand-held vibrating tools, such as power drills, hammer drills, concrete vibrators, chainsaws, jackhammers, powered lawn mowers, brush cutters, pedestal grinders or oscillating tools. The loss of feeling…

Lighting plays an essential role in preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace. When lighting conditions are optimal, it can increase productivity and improve the quality of work. Optimal lighting provides workers with an environment where they can clearly read…

  Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, and tendons. Exposures at work include lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling heavy loads, and repetitive motions. Exposure to these known risk factors for MSDs increases a worker’s…