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Tuesday, August 3, 2021Working in a trench may not seem particularly dangerous, but trenching accidents kill and injure many workers every year. The most serious hazard is collapse or cave-in. The risks of cave-in depend on the type of soil, the shape of the trench, the depth of the excavation, the protective structures used, and other factors. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 8, 2021National Burn Awareness Week is the first full week in February. Now is the perfect time to review your risks and to actively take safety measures. While most burns involve skin, it is important to remember that chemical splashes can also burn eye tissue. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 16, 2020Interpreting Hazard Labels: Gas Cylinder Pictogram The chemicals you work with may be hazardous, and each can pose unique health and safety risks. For that reason, you should know the proper way to handle and store each chemical that you work with. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 2, 2019According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2017 there were 71 electrocution deaths and many more injuries from burns and electrical shocks. Some of the major electrical hazards you may be exposed to on a construction jobsite include: • Contact with overhead or buried power lines. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 4, 2019Vehicles According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 75% of deaths from struck-by incidents involve heavy equipment. If you work around heavy equipment, you are at risk of being struck by moving objects, such as a backhoe arm, or becoming pinned against an immovable object, like a wall. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 19, 2019Buying a car can be a fun, but also intimidating experience. While there are seemingly endless amounts of choices, how do you know which one is right for you and your family? One of the first things people think about is cost. How much will this vehicle cost me each month. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 8, 2019Talking Trash: Don't Get Burned! Garbage is not just smelly; it can pose a real threat to facilities. If not handled properly, garbage can lead to a fire that can burn down an entire operation. In one case, a fire broke out in a metal dumpster on a loading dock. READ MORE >>
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