Site Safety

Believe it or not, OSHA cares how neat and tidy you are on the job site. Messy projects mean the potential for OSHA poor housekeeping citations.

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials and safety hazards exist in all phases of production and construction work with concrete.

If there is a potential hazard appropriate barricades must be in place. Do you know what can safely be used as a barricade if used properly?

Structures that use smart technology solutions are among today’s biggest trends, which promises plenty of benefits that includes safety.

Recognizable to most, and found in almost all work areas outdoors, rattlesnakes can be encountered in work environments across the United States.

Safety isn't just something that you think about once a month at the mandatory HQ meeting. What is a Job Hazard Analysis and why is it important?

Do you know what to do if there is an emergency at your workplace? Do you know when to evacuate and when to shelter-in-place? Plan ahead to save lives.

Review of general laboratory safety guidelines and practices for personnel working in labs where hazardous chemicals are used and stored.

Gain perspective on the different types of workplace violence, warning signs to be aware of, reporting and investigation guidance, and active shooter scenarios.

Slip, trip & fall hazards are lurking everywhere you find walking/working surfaces, but a good workplace health and safety program can minimize those risks.

If black widow spiders are present in your area of the country, please raise awareness with employees at least once a year during a safety meeting.

Workers need to recognize the hazards, avoid contact with potentially harmful plants, and know how to protect themselves on the job.

Loading docks can be high-traffic areas that present a variety of safety hazards that employees need to be aware of during the course of the work day.

Here are some of the most common variations of hazard signs that you might see in the workplace and how you can interpret their meaning.

When any incident occurs, what is one of the first questions that should be asked, and why is it a good starting point for the investigation?

It's critical that workers know about the hazardous materials in their work area like flammable liquids and compressed gas, so they can protect themselves.

For some workers, it's simply a nuisance and hazard of working outdoors, for others, bees and insects can literally put them in a life or death situation.

Don't assume everyone is aware of clear and present danger, signs are important! If there is a potential hazard, signs must be visible at all times.

Safety signs are the first critical step when it comes to workplace safety to alert everyone to dangers, warnings and safety instructions that shouldn't be missed.

Emergency Action Plans provide site-specific procedures so workers know what is expected and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Workplace safety isn't just something that you think about once a month at a safety meeting. Learn more about job hazard analysis and why it's important.

Cottonmouth and other poisonous snakes can be a real hazard for some workers, and if that's the case they should be trained on how to protect themselves.

A safety meeting on active shooter response is an opportunity to discuss security measures already in place and site-specific details employees should know.

Review the job site safety precautions all crew members should follow when working with or near rebar on any construction site.

The statistics related to slip, trip and fall incidents at work are shocking but there's plenty a business owner can do to prevent unnecessary accidents.

While hand trucks can reduce risks associated with manual lifting, there are still safety precautions to follow when hand trucks are used for materials handling.

Workers should know how to recognize fire ant mounds, how to avoid them and what to do if they unexpectedly get bit and stung while working outdoors.

For employees that work outdoors or regularly conduct business in residential neighborhoods, training on dog bite prevention techniques is important.

A robust safety program helps minimize risk to your workforce and keeping your insurance up to date will help your company weather any future liabilities.

If brown recluse spiders are present in your area of the country, please raise awareness with employees at least once a year during a safety meeting.

Moving machine parts have potential to cause severe workplace injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded.

Workplace bullying is a health and safety concern for any organization because of the negative impacts that can occur as a result of a hostile work environment.

Common construction site hazards along with guidance on specific items that need to be included in the construction company's workplace safety program.

If employees are working outdoors or in any area where ticks could be present, it would be a good idea to have an annual safety meeting on tick avoidance.

Slip, trip and fall hazards are lurking everywhere on the walking/working surfaces at work, but a good safety program can minimize those risks.

For outdoor workers there may be the opportunity to encounter venomous snakes on the job and safety training should include how to watch for snakes.

Copperhead snakes are not usually aggressive but it's important for outdoor workers to understand the threat and know what to do if they see a snake.