Safety articles on Incidents

This contractor had a safety program but had not implemented the program or provided employees with safety training. Here's what went wrong.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Safety training should be adequate enough so all excavation workers understand why they should never enter an unprotected trench for their own safety.

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.

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.

This tragic caught-in incident demonstrates that when lockout/tagout procedures are not followed, the results can be deadly. Safety meetings do save lives.