Mandatory Safety Training Feb 2026: Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52 & 1910.95 — Annual Training Requirement Why We’re Talking About This Construction sites are noisy, with tools and machinery often exceeding safe sound levels. OSHA requires...
Safety Bulletin: Electrical Shock Incident A big shoutout to all our teams this morning! Encore has gone through the month of January without a single recordable injury; we are now well into February continuing this successful trend. As Encore came into the new year,...
Enhancing Workplace Safety Through Respectful Interactions The Critical Role of Respect, Trust, and Communication in Developing a Safer Work Environment Being Respectful to Coworkers In any professional setting, regardless of job titles or responsibilities,...
What is Your “Why” for Working Safe? There is a rhyme and reason for every single thing that we do- day in and day out. There can be multiple drivers behind the reasons why we take a certain action. Some examples include long-formed habits, avoidance of pain, seeking...
Voluntary Use of N95 Respirators Purpose of Discussion Employees may sometimes choose to wear an N95 respirator for additional comfort or protection, even when it is not required by OSHA or company policy. This is known as voluntary use. OSHA permits voluntary...
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.103 & 1910.134 Refresher Why We Use Respirators on the Job Construction sites often expose workers to a variety of airborne hazards. Common dangers include dust from cutting drywall or concrete, respirable crystalline silica from masonry work,...
