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DRIVER WELLNESS
September 6, 2023
Driver wellness is not just about keeping drivers healthy enough to report to work. A June 2020 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows that poor physical…
Silica Exposure
August 30, 2023
At one point or another, we have all driven by a construction site and noticed a big cloud of dust coming from an area where workers are present. That cloud…
Hand Safety
August 16, 2023
We use our hands for virtually every task we do at work, and because of this fact, they are commonly injured on the job. Keeping our hands and fingers out…
Sprains and Strains
August 9, 2023
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep…
Emergency Preparedness
August 2, 2023
Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries with them. Employees may be required to deal with an emergency when it is least expected and…
2023 Fire Extinguisher Safety
July 26, 2023
When used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or controlling it until the fire department arrives. Portable fire extinguishers are…
LOTO – Lock-Out Tag-Out
July 19, 2023
Many people have been seriously injured or killed by machinery and electrical equipment. Often, these tragedies happen because people carelessly try to repair or maintain a piece of equipment without…
Trenching and Excavation
July 12, 2023
Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 54 workers die in trenching or excavation cave-ins each…
Battery Safety
July 5, 2023
Our safety topic for today is battery safety, we will cover some basic points related to battery safety but there is much more discussion that could be had around this…
4th of July Safety
June 28, 2023
When we arrive at the jobsite to start work for the day, crew members collaborate on several topics including scope of work, methods and procedures, and safe work practices…