Entries Tagged Job Safety

Maybe you have heard of the phrase “situational awareness” recently. It has been used here and there in different settings and maybe...

Distribution Contractors Association has dedicated a new Be Safe auxiliary microsite (www.dcabesafe.com) to foster risk awareness and mitigation within the construction industry.The site...

Common Ground Alliance recently issued its 50 in 5 industry challenge to stakeholders with a goal of reducing damages to critical underground...

In January 1986 a significant and tragic event happened that was completely preventable. The space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after taking...

Psychological safety is the new frontier in the field of occupational health and safety (OH&S), according to Kim MacDonald, founder and CEO...

Colder temps present some hazards we need to remember before heading outside. The effects of cold weather on employees working outside can cause...

f 1. Know what to expectFirst things first, if an inspector does arrive at your place of business, ask them to show you...

As ergonomic tool design becomes the standard, understanding basic ergonomic features to look for when making a purchase will help ensure you...

Working in a confined space exposes workers to risks that can lead to devastating injuries. A confined space is defined as an...

Every person on a job site is responsible not only for his or her own safety but also the safety of those...

Does work zone noise make communicating with co-workers difficult or impossible? Are you unable to see your co-workers, making hand signals unreliable?...

The National Utility Contractors Association’s Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) for 2022 officially ended Sept. 30. This year’s industrywide event reinforced a...

Construction hearing protectors are often required to keep you safe from dangerous noise levels and today’s hearing protection devices offer a lot...

The National Utility Contractors Association recently announced the first two members who have completed the association’s new safety program, which aims to enhance...