Job Site Safety Topics and Hazard Guides
Job site hazard recognition, housekeeping, JHA, safety signage, wildlife hazards, and general workplace safety for construction and industrial environments.
Copperhead Snakes Can Be a Threat on Outdoor Job Sites
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.
Reminders About Coral Snake Dangers for Outdoor Workers
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.
Barricades are an Important Component of Work Area Safety
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?
Cottonmouth Snakes Can Be a Threat on Outdoor Job Sites
Cottonmouth and other venomous snakes can be a real hazard for some workers, and if that's the case they should be trained on how to protect themselves.
How to Keep Workers Safe from Insects and Bee Stings
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.
How to Recognize the Poisonous Brown Recluse Spider
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.
Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace
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.