The Deadly Double Dozen It has been a busy year for all of us on the construction site. Let’s talk about cause and effect. In order to avoid accidents, we must remove the causes. Every cause is a result of an unsafe act…
With the unemployment rate as low as it is today, it’s much more common to see older workers continuing to provide their valuable skills in the workplace. Older workers represent a true opportunity for employers, in this “knowledge economy”. The…
Have you (or someone you know) ever been injured while working with a skid steer loader? Skid steer loaders are used for material handling and excavating. Workers who operate or work near this equipment are at risk for injuries…
Construction sites are dynamic and ever-changing. When the project speeds up, you can find workers from different trades working within close proximity of each other or commonly known as stacking. To minimize the risk of accidents, it is important…
Holes are made in roofs and floors as buildings go up and are torn down. Workers can be injured or killed if they fall through the holes. John and Phillip were in the process of removing a damaged plywood sheet…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a repetitive motion injury. It occurs when the median nerve in your arm is regularly pinched and compressed. Workers with CTS commonly feel pain, weakness, and tingling, usually in the…
Lockout/Tagout Lockout/Tagout is a way of protecting employees while machinery is serviced. The person who will be working on the equipment disconnects it, locks the power source, and puts a warning tag on it. This prevents the equipment from…
Long Hours, Evening and Shift Work Working evening or early morning shifts makes it hard to get enough quality sleep. Lack of sleep and long work hours can make you tired (fatigued) at work. Tired workers can have a…
Potential Costs for Exposing Workers to Silica Hazards Virginia Occupational Safety and Health issued five citations and $304,130 in penalties to Lanford Brothers Company for exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica hazards while using jackhammers to remove concrete from…
As the fall season approaches, many in the animal kingdom are preparing for the winter ahead. As we work outdoors, this means coming into contact with all kinds of insects, especially bees. At best, stings can cause pain and…
