Worker safety is important on any construction job and working on roofs is no exception. Falls account for more serious injuries and deaths in construction than anything else. In 2020, six of the 18 construction fatalities in Washington State…
Americans often do not recognize the importance of sleep. People often make light of how little sleep they get on a regular basis; an over-worked, over-tired condition has become the norm for many. A good night’s sleep is not just a novelty,…
Many workplace injuries have resulted from tools falling out of belts from heights and from workers falling and being impaled by a tool in an improperly loaded tool belt. A tool belt that is properly arranged greatly improves convenience…
Rigging Equipment A “Sling” is an assembly which connects the load to the material handling equipment. Slings, chokers, cradles, hooks, and other hoisting gear used in conjunction for materials handling is referred to as rigging equipment. Slings and other…
Repetitive Motion Injuries Computers are as common in the workplace as telephones. We use them for everything: creating letters and forms, writing reports, editing, electronic mail and surfing the internet. Computers require our hands and arms to be used…
In many worksite situations, workers are at risk for engulfment hazards. Engulfment results when a worker is buried by materials such as soil, sand, gravel, sawdust, seed, grain, or flour. Engulfment can also include liquid such as water or a…
Worker safety is important on any construction job. Working on roofs is no exception. Falls account for more serious injuries and deaths in construction than anything else. Accidents occur not only to those building roofs, but also people maintaining, cleaning,…
Working under cold conditions can lead to injuries or health effects, which are collectively known as cold stress. Workers may experience cold stress when working: Outdoors on a cold day In a refrigerated room In an unheated building In…
Winter is on its way. Fog, rain, ice, snow, slippery roads, and poor visibility can be dangerous for pedestrians, drivers, and other vehicle operators. There are some simple precautions you can take to minimize the risk of accidents and…
Most of us forget the importance of our backs for the enjoyment of a normal, happy and successful life. However, the back contains one of the most critical muscle groups in the body, as well as the spinal cord and…
