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One of the more common WISHA citations is for lack of or improperly erected guardrails. There are two basic types of guardrails – Perimeter guardrails (i.e., found on flat roofs, upper stories before framing walls) Floor opening guardrails. Both are…

Personal Protective Equipment, such as high-visibility safety apparel, is essential for all employees working near roadways, warehouses, moving vehicles, trucks, and other machinery. High-visibility apparel also serves as a warning indicator to alert vehicle and machine operators of workers’ presence…

Why Anti-Fatigue Mats Matter Standing for long periods, especially on hard surfaces, can stress the body. Over time, this can lead to back pain, sore feet, and joint discomfort in the ankles, knees, and hips. It can also cause circulation…

Dumpster Safety Clean area around dumpster; ensure there no tripping hazards and individuals have sufficient access to dispose of trash Never move or compress trash in the dumpster with your hands or feet Never enter a dumpster Use caution when…

A backing up incident occurs when a backing vehicle strikes a worker standing, walking, or kneeling behind the vehicle. These incidents can be prevented. Backing up and runover fatalities account for dozens of the fatalities that occur each year in…

OSHA 300 Reporting in 2025 Holly Markee of Markee Safety Services teaches the do’s and don’ts of reporting on your OSHA 300 summary. Brain Trust Recording Handouts Updating Forms Table 1 Industry Exemption List for Recordkeeping Record Making Decision Tree…

Night work is often necessary to complete a given task on a construction site.  Night work can provide specific challenges that are not experienced during the day, particularly visibility.  The following tips will help during those times.  Visibility Visibility is…

Most drivers must deal with parking lots when making a delivery or simply stopping by a shopping center to pick up lunch. Parking lots can present dangerous conditions and risks because of poor roadway design, inadequate or confusing signage, landscaping…

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

Roofing work is one of the leading causes of falls in the construction industry, often resulting from falls off roofs or ladders and accidents involving skylights or unprotected roof openings. To prevent these incidents, inspecting job sites, identifying hazards, and…