OSHA identifies the “fatal four” as the leading causes of death in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2022, 38.4% of deaths in this industry were due to slips, trips, and falls, accounting for about half of fall-related deaths in the U.S. that year. Falls...
OSHA identifies the “fatal four” as the leading causes of death in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2022, 38.4% of deaths in this industry were due to slips, trips, and falls, accounting for about half of fall-related deaths in the U.S. that year. Employers...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that roughly 20,000 eye injuries occur daily in the United States. These types of injuries can, in many cases, be prevented with adequate PPE and proper precautions. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets requirements for eye and face protection in work and...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that roughly 20,000 eye injuries occur daily in the United States. These types of injuries can, in many cases, be prevented with adequate PPE and proper precautions. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets requirements for eye and face protection in work and...
During the winter, when regions get hit with snow and ice, the more northern areas are typically more prepared to deal with these situations. When you must drive during or after a winter storm, you should have a cellphone and emergency items in your vehicle. In addition to having an...
During the winter, when regions get hit with snow and ice, the more northern areas are typically more prepared to deal with these situations. Working in cold temperatures can be dangerous but so can driving to work! When the roads are hazardous and you must drive on them, you should...
Water damage is a serious issue. Time is of the essence when cleaning up a water-damaged area. Leaks indoors can happen due to a plumbing issue such as a burst pipe or faulty seal. Natural causes such as rain or flooding can affect much larger areas. No matter the cause,...
Water damage is a serious issue and time is of the essence when cleaning up a water-damaged area. Leaks indoors can happen due to a plumbing issue such as a burst pipe or faulty seal. Natural causes such as rain or flooding can affect much larger areas. No matter the...
Hidden Dangers Welding is a dangerous occupation, but besides the obvious dangers, hidden dangers include the production of harmful metal fumes and gas by-products. Welding-specific exposures have been connected to an increase of the risk of bladder and kidney cancers. Factors in Exposure Many factors influence the amount of worker...
Hidden Dangers Welding is a dangerous occupation, but besides the obvious dangers, hidden dangers include the production of harmful metal fumes and gas by-products. At high temperatures such as in the welding, metals reach over one thousand degrees, and many release chemicals known to cause cancer. Welding-specific exposures have been...