Local Trenching and Excavation Fatality January 13, 2020 One person working at a wind project construction site is dead and another was critically injured after a trench collapsed on the two workers. The incident happened in a remote…
Historically, falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for a 1/3rd of all fatalities in the industry. Incidents involving falls are generally complex events, frequently involving a variety of factors. The standards for fall protection deal…
While working, it is often necessary to bend, squat, crawl, or kneel for extended periods. Any of these activities may cause injury to your knees. Knee Injuries Can be Placed into Two Categories Impact injuries Strain & sprain injuries.…
Extension Cord Safety Nothing about an extension cord suggests danger – there are no moving parts, no flames, no noise. It is harmless looking, yet it can be extremely dangerous if misused. High quality extension cords should be used…
Cold weather and environments pose many hazards to employees. 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 and the individual. Each…
How does attitude affect your work and safety on the job? What is your attitude today? If you are generally a negative person, what effects would a more positive attitude have on your life and on your work? Positive Attitude…
Computers are as common in the workplace as telephones. We use them for everything: creating letters and forms, writing reports, editing, email, and surfing the Web. Computers require our hands and arms to be used more than ever. Repeating the…
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,…
Cold Stress Working under cold conditions can lead to injuries or health effects, which are collectively known as cold stress. Construction workers may experience cold stress when working: Outdoors on a cold day. In a refrigerated room. In an…
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…
