All safety Articles
Stop Work Authority (SWA) empowers employees, at any level, to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, without fear of retribution.
Lifting heavy loads may look simple, but using jacks and jack stands the right way is essential to prevent accidents and keep every job safe and steady.
Workers using cement should know the health hazards, understand the risks, and follow safe working procedures necessary to limit harmful exposure.
Applying general safety principles can help reduce workplace and job site incidents involving the moving, handling, and storing of materials.
Situational awareness is an on-the-job safety skill that is critical for hazard identification, effective decision making, and accident prevention.
When workers are exposed to falling object hazards, they must wear head protection and additional safety measures must be implemented.
A spotter may be recommended for ground guiding trucks or equipment at the job site when the driver doesn't have full view of the working area and hazards.
Unsafe ground conditions can introduce new hazards on outdoor job sites which can slow down projects and can also be dangerous for workers.
A thorough inspection of a fall protection body harness to ensure it is safe to use can be the critical difference between a routine task and a life-altering incident.
