Safety articles on Site Safety

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.

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

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.

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

All personnel on a demolition project need to be fully aware of the potential for unknown hazards and the safety precautions available to control these hazards.

Because conveyor hazards vary, it is important that machine guarding, secondary safeguarding, and lockout/tagout practices are implemented effectively.

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.

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?

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.