Tag: safety

Check the bench: Before using a drywall bench, make sure it’s in good condition and that it can support the weight you’ll be […]

Cold and Flu Prevention Viruses causing the common cold and seasonal flu produce similar symptoms: sore throat, cough, congestion and sneezing, body […]

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are devices designed to prevent accidental electric shock and electrocution by preventing ground faults. They also protect […]

We’ve all heard this many times. But it’s so easy to get distracted and not pay attention to where we are going […]

“DANGER – Laser in Use” is a common poster in industry today. It has become common because devices that use laser light […]

Construction work requires working in high, low, and tight spaces which often forces you to work in an awkward or uncomfortable position. […]

Self-retracting lanyard/lifelines (SRL) are extremely important devices for workers in elevated workspaces where mobility and fall protection are required. An SRL fall […]

Working under cold conditions can lead to various injuries or health effects, which are collectively known as cold stress. Construction workers may […]

Incident Description:  Lower leg injury Location: North Dakota What happened:  2 Carpenters were working in a unfinished hotel room installing sheet rock.  […]

Personal fall protection is important when you perform job tasks at heights.  If you fall and your fall protection gear saves you, […]