When do you need additional fall protection when working on man lifts? Learn more about man lift fall protection from this tragic incident.
Read More →Boom lifts are effective when you need to access heights without the expense of a crane or the hassle of scaffolding, but tip over hazards are a real concern.
Read More →This tragic caught-in incident demonstrates that when lockout/tagout procedures are not followed, the results can be deadly. Safety meetings do save lives.
Read More →Crushed-against is a caught-in hazard that all team members need to be aware of because if you aren't trained, things can take a deadly turn fast.
Read More →"How could I have prevented it? Don't say, I've been doing this for 20 years, that won't happen to me, because it's not true. Look what happened."
Read More →The weekly safety meeting is a great time to remind heavy equipment operators to inspect their equipment daily and to test their back-up alarms regularly.
Read More →A cubic yard of soil causes a massive crushing injury risk. This tragic incident highlights the risks of not providing adequate cave-in protection.
Read More →When workers are assigned to tasks in the vicinity of moving vehicles, the employer should require pre-work safety meetings for all employees on site.
Read More →Unsafe acts on the job can lead to workplace incidents resulting in injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. Time is critical when reporting an injury, here's why.
Read More →The one thing you've heard all your lives is what could have possibly prevented this unnecessary fatality. This story should have had a different ending.
Read More →Wood chippers are dangerous, but this tragedy didn't happen the way you think. Lessons Learned reminder to always inspect heavy equipment prior to use.
Read More →All forklift operators need to have the proper training before they jump in the driver's seat. This protects them and other workers in the area.
Read More →Caught-in hazards don't just exist where a line worker might get their glove caught in a gear, these hazards exist everywhere on a construction site.
Read More →Every medical emergency is different, so your next safety meeting is a great opportunity to review first aid steps with trained employees.
Read More →Safety training should be adequate enough so all excavation workers understand why they should never enter an unprotected trench for their own safety.
Read More →Review the lessons learned from this fatal ladder accident at your next safety meeting as you review fall hazard risks with your crews.
Read More →Scissor lifts can be a safe way to reach great heights, but when operators aren't following safe operating procedures, things can go very wrong.
Read More →This traumatic incident was a crushed-by death that should have never happened. Safety training, safety meetings, and safety procedures do save lives.
Read More →A loud, dusty environment, like a construction site, can provide many distractions. Learn more about the lessons learned from this tragic incident.
Read More →It shouldn't take a fatality for employers to review and update their safety program and ensure proper fall protection procedures are used on every job.
Read More →Two workers were injured when they were pinned in a trench by a backhoe. Why is heavy equipment safety not just the responsibility of the operator?
Read More →This contractor had a safety program but had not implemented the program or provided employees with safety training. Here's what went wrong.
Read More →Proper covers, guardrails and signage must be utilized for floor hole hazards, including skylights, to prevent deadly incidents, like this one.
Read More →Learn more about the first aid basics that are the most vital for the skilled trades industry and provide a good foundation for your workforce.
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