Spotting for heavy equipment operators can be a dangerous task. Every year, “back over” incidents between equipment and spotters result in fatalities. OSHA statistics of “back over” incidents in the past 10 years point to; #1 Dump trucks…
Submit a Light Duty Job Offer as Soon as You Get an APF On every workers’ comp claim where an employee is capable of working, but can’t return to their normal job immediately, you should be using the Stay At…
There are many excuses for not working safely: I didn’t know I didn’t have time I lost my PPE It won’t happen to me These excuses put you and your co-workers at a much higher risk of injury. Experience and…
Virtually all attics and crawlspaces are confined spaces. Workers who enter them must follow some of the requirements in WAC 296-809. Fewer requirements apply to attics and crawlspaces than to tanks, manholes, and silos, because attics and crawlspaces rarely have…
Puncture wounds to the hands or fingers are the most common nail gun-related injuries in the construction industry. However, when a nail unintentionally discharges or ricochets off something, the entire body can be at risk. In some instances, people…
Approach proudly represents the employers of the SMART Dream Team, an invitation-only group whose members are the who’s who of the top construction firms in Washington state. Even among this group, certain employers stand out each year for some…
High pressure lines, such as compressed air hoses, hydraulic lines or water spray operations, need to be properly managed as they represent hazards to the operator as well as anyone in the immediate area. There are four basic…
There is a high chance that a high magnitude earthquake will occur in Washington in the near future. An earthquake of high magnitude can pose an immediate hazard to worker safety, strain public services, and disrupt business. The best way…
During the course of the day, a co-worker, friend or even a family member may become injured. Injuries can vary in degrees, while some may be minor, others could be very catastrophic. Some things to consider if or when…
Driving down the road is no longer a lonely, quiet experience. With cell phones and interactive video screens added to the traditional radio, the interior of your vehicle no longer offers a quiet place to focus on driving. These days, with…
