Every day there are 2000 accidents involving ladders of those 2000, 100 people are hospitalized and of that 100, one is fatally injured. Over the last 10 years the amount of ladder-related injuries has increased 50%. There are four basic factors involved in ladder...
Leave Yourself an Out All too often, individuals are injured at work due to putting themselves in the line of fire or finding themselves in a place where they cannot escape danger. There are many different examples of these types of incidents. From a dropped load...
How Grateful Are You? How often do you take a moment to reflect on the things you are grateful for like physical health, safety and well-being? Read more in English...
Dust Hazards in Construction There are many different hazards on any single construction site. Dust can be one of them. Dust can cause a variety of issues, from health concerns to physical hazards for workers who are exposed to it. It is important to understand the...
Understanding Silica Hazards Silica becomes a hazard when it is broken down into fine particles during activities such as cutting, grinding, drilling, or crushing materials. These small particles, known as respirable crystalline silica (RCS), can be inhaled deep into...
Struck-by Incidents With all of the moving equipment, flying debris, and falling objects on a construction site it can be a very dangerous place for an individual on the ground. It is important to understand the specific hazards of the work for that day as well as the...
