Common Construction Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Construction can expose workers to hazards that permanently damage their eyesight. Learn how to prevent eye injuries in the field by using the proper safety equipment.
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Know When to Replace Your Safety Gloves
Construction workers should wear gloves to protect their hands. Look for these warning signs that your gloves need to be replaced when inspecting them before and after every shift.
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Safely Perform a Lockout/Tagout on a Jobsite
The LO/TO process is designed to save lives. The construction industry is full of potentially hazardous equipment that can break down over time. Construction professionals should use this system every time a...
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Improve Helmet and Hard Hat Safety, Maintenance
Helmets and hard hats are there to protect heads, but it's possible to forget to maintain this equipment over time, which can put workers at risk.
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Avoid Jobsite Injuries With a Confined Space Rescue Plan
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has clear rescue guidelines for employees working in these areas. Managers can use the following guide to create a cohesive rescue plan for...
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Working Safely With Silica: Health Hazards and OSHA Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set clear regulations for working with this substance, so construction workers and managers can know the risks of inhaling this substance and protect...
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Calculating Shock-Absorbing Lanyard Fall Clearance for Construction Workers
Employees working on elevated surfaces increase their risk of falls that could lead to injury and death. OSHA requires fall protection at heights more than six feet from the next work...
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Understanding and Using LEL Gas Monitors on a Construction Site
Odorless, colorless combustible gases can easily leak into the workplace without anyone realizing it.
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The ABCDs of Fall Safety
Many professionals rely on what are known as the ABCDs of Fall Safety. Each category outlines a specific hazard or area of concern that every safety manager should be aware...
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Nine Electrical Hazards to Watch Out For
Electrical hazards can be difficult to spot, so everyone on the jobsite should know the basics of electric safety. Here are nine electrical hazards to watch out for.
