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 >>
Monday, November 9, 2020The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning people against phishing schemes. Perpetrators use email or malicious websites to lure victims to click on links that infect victims' computers with malware and viruses that collect personal and financial information. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 1, 2020This year, October is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Together we can work to make our roads and our people safer. Use this opportunity to focus on the dangers of distracted driving and create a distracted driving program for your organization. Keep yourself and others around you safe and #justdrive. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 3, 2020Hazard Labels: Environment Pictogram If you work with chemicals, it is important to know how to read the labels on containers and understand what the symbols mean. Labels provide important information about the chemicals you might be exposed to while doing your job – so pay attention to them. 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 >>
Tuesday, October 22, 2019As you take advantage of fall weather to work on projects around your home, pay special attention to these potential trouble spots: Clean out your gutters. Remove leaves and other debris from your gutters first by hand to get rid of the large particles, and then with a scraping tool and water hose before cold weather arrives. 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 >>
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