Safety articles on Site Safety

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.