Tool Tethering: Keep Your Tools Secure When Working At Height
This article explores the dangers of falling objects, essential safety controls, and the significance of tool tethering in implementing effective prevention systems for your workplace.
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The Importance of a Proper Fit: How to Conduct a Respirator Fit Test
While respirators offer excellent protection against many contaminants, even the most advanced safety equipment is ineffective if it doesn’t fit the user properly.
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Risks of Leading and Sharp Edge Situations in Fall Protection
Sharp and leading edges can damage fall arrest systems designed to catch construction workers when they fall.
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The Importance of Glove Coatings
Discover the pivotal role of glove coatings in worker hand protection across industries, environments and job requirements.
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ABCDs of Fall Safety for Construction Workers
Trips and falls are among the most common workplace injuries, which makes fall safety protection an industry requirement. The ABCDs of fall safety can help you and your team be...
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Guide to a Safe Lockout/Tagout
The following seven steps provide a guide to assist you in carrying out a safe LOTO.
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Working Safely Around Silica
Silica dust is a common hazard in the construction industry. Some 2 million construction workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in over 600,000 workplaces. Crews need to keep these...
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Preventing Hearing Loss in Construction and Demolition
It’s crucial that employers protect their workers from permanent hearing damage by providing essential safety equipment, including ear plugs and/or earmuffs.
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How to Choose the Proper Face Protection
Every job is different, so employers shouldn’t use a one-size-fits-all approach when selecting facial protection for their teams.
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Understanding and Avoiding the Dangers of Dropped Objects
Dropped objects are hazardous not only for workers but for anyone and anything around the work site as well.
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What to Look for When Inspecting Your Fall Safety PPE
Consider the five following problem areas before you put your gear on to determine whether it’s time to discard and replace it.
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Finding the Right Eye Protection
Tips to help you keep your vision sharp and your eyes safe at work and how to choose the eye protection for your workplace or job.
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Choosing the Right Safety Gloves
A worker’s hands are an invaluable tool, so it’s crucial to protect them from potential hazards on the job.
