Safety articles on Site Safety

Hierarchy of Controls shown as a 3-D image
Site Safety

The Hierarchy of Controls: Protecting Workers from Hazards

The Hierarchy of Controls is a framework for protecting workers from hazards that involves identifying, ranking, and implementing safeguards.

Read More
Lightning against a colorful blue background.
Site Safety

Protect Outdoor Workers in Dangerous Weather Conditions

Outdoor workers must be aware of the risks posed by different weather elements, including heat exhaustion, frostbite, wind damage, lightning strikes, and more.

Read More
Forklift operator in warehouse.
Site Safety

Safety Training for Warehouse Workers and Forklift Operators

Safety precautions all warehouse workers need to be trained on include PPE, forklifts, housekeeping, materials handling, ladder safety, and fall hazards.

Read More
A large grease trap cover that looks similar to a manhole cover.
Site Safety

Grease Trap Hazards and Safety Precautions for Employees

Safe grease trap design, training, and maintenance, as part of an overall workplace safety and health program, can prevent grease trap‑related incidents.

Read More
Two hard hats on a construction site with lightning seen in the background.
Site Safety

Outdoor Worker Safety Tips for Thunderstorms and Lightning

Review lightning hazards and safety recommendations for outdoor workers provided by OSHA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Read More
Worker wearing gloves spreading out wet concrete during construction.
Site Safety

Concrete Production and Construction Safety Hazards

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

Read More