Entries Tagged Job Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falling injuries May 6-10. Fatalities caused by falls...

A technician spills a toxic chemical. She isn’t injured but easily could have been. The hazmat cleanup costs more than $10,000 and...

One of the hazards of colder months and wintry weather is the increased chance of slip-and-fall incidents. Rain, sleet, ice and snow...

Since the question of styrene safety first came to NASSCO’s attention nearly 10 years ago, NASSCO has been at the forefront of...

In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Common Ground Alliance has announced results from a recent national survey which found 26.9 million...

I often get asked why safety is not one of NASSCO’s core values. There are six in total: Adaptability: We creatively utilize all...

There are many things that can distract us at work and in life in general. Family circumstances, financial struggles and medical issues...

Let’s assume your company has an excellent safety program. You’ve been trained and designated as the competent person on project excavation sites. All...

To run a successful operation, employers must safeguard their greatest asset — their employees.The unpredictability of accidents and injuries in the workplace...

Work zones on roads and highways can be dangerous places. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 100 workers are killed...

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “There is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that didn’t get asked.” Some...

Recognizing the impact of weather conditions on construction projects at the start of a new year is the best time to prepare...

Working in pits to clean or reline pipes and other confined spaces during the colder months can bring new sets of challenges...

Each day we make decisions that can affect our safety. It’s no secret that almost 90% of incidents are caused by unsafe...