Industry runs on electricity. It’s safe to use when you know what you’re doing and take proper precautions. When precautions are not taken, electricity can be a killer. Your actions can protect your safety. Read and follow instructions…
Some employers do not attach much importance to near-miss accidents. In fact, many employees do not even consider reporting a near-miss when one happens to them or they witness one with a coworker, dismissing it as a “no harm done”…
The roads can be an extremely dangerous place. While many accidents are caused by distracted driving and driving under the influence, mechanical issues also lead to accidents. Vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance are effective ways to prevent mechanical issue-related crashes.…
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…
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…
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…
