Tips for Effective Toolbox Talks
Daily toolbox talks help to keep safety on everyone’s mind, train new team members and refresh the memories of your experienced crew on safety protocols.
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How to Reduce Falls Risks on your Jobsite
While you never eliminate the risk of falls on the jobsite, making prevention part of your construction culture will help to keep your crew safe as houses.
New Safety Measures Reduce New York City Jobsite Injuries by 20%
In 2017, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) implemented legislation in Local Law 196 designed to improve safety in the construction industry.
OSHA’s New Enforcement Policies for Coronavirus
Take a look at OSHA’s new enforcement policies as construction projects reopen. Learn the revised standards to protect employees & customers.
Corrections to OSHA Fall Protection Standards
Learn more about OSHA Fall Protection Standards, including revised gate strengths of safety equipment, minimum tensile loads, and metric conversions.
Survey Reveals Construction Safety Concerns for 2019
Construction safety is becoming more important every year. 55% of surveyed workers want more training to mitigate safety risks.
Is Your Work Crew Protected from Lung Cancer?
Latest research shows that lung cancer among construction workers is 50% higher.
The Real Cost of Workplace Injuries
We get it, creating a safe jobsite takes time and money and often you just need to get the job done. Sticking to regulations about working at height or putting in the kinds of safety measures that many of your employees see as unnecessary may tempt you into taking shortcuts on your construction jobsite. Unfortunately, accidents happen and when they do, your negligence may cost you a fortune.
Scaffolding Safety Tips
Not practicing good scaffolding safety protocols can result in damage to property and equipment and, more importantly, injuries to workers. Always keep up to date on code and safety requirements and ensure that scaffolding safety protocols are followed so your jobsite is safe for you and your crew.
Earthquake Survival Guide
Each year, the US averages around 20,000 earthquakes or around 55 a day. 42 States are currently at risk of a major earthquake. Here are a few tips to being ready for any eventuality. Be sure to discuss the best response options with your family too.