Playing the Lottery and Workplace Injuries People often overestimate the good things that will occur to them over time and dismiss many of the possible negative outcomes life can dish out. Many people have the mindset of “it won’t happen to me” when it comes to being...
Involve the Right Person There are times when you will not have what you need to complete a task safely and correctly. Whether it is the proper training, tools, knowledge, time, materials, support, equipment, etc. there is a lot you need in place to do any one work...
Pinch Points and Hand Injuries We use our hands for virtually all work tasks that we do. Because of how often we use our hands, they are put in the line of fire where they can be injured. Hand injuries are the second leading type of injury on the job in the United...
SAFETY BULLETIN: Two Ladder Incidents – Stability, Setup, and Body Positioning Overview:Within a short timeframe, two separate ladder incidents occurred on different job sites, both involving electricians performing overhead tasks from portable ladders. While neither...
Stopping Work When there are hazards present or some other issue that interferes with being able to perform a work task safely then it is important to feel comfortable to stop the work until it is safe to continue. Many companies stress the importance of being able to...
SAFETY BULLETIN – NEAR MISS: DROPPED 3″ EMT CONDUIT FROM MEZZANINE On a recent project, an Encore team narrowly avoided a serious incident when a 10-foot length of 3-inch EMT conduit fell from an elevated mezzanine work area. The conduit dropped through a...
