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...
The Gifts of Gratitude A daily dose of gratitude may be just what we all need to improve our mental health and buffer against the effect of stress. Being grateful helps us be mindful of what is around us and shifts our focus outward – focusing on what we have rather...
Dropped Objects Dropped objects are a serious hazard at many worksites. In 2017, there were 237 workplace fatalities due to falling objects (the most recent statistics available) in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, OSHA...
Put Your Anxiety on Trial Anxiety, worry, overwhelm and even panic are emotional experiences that are often fueled by paralyzing thoughts. If you find yourself unable to regulate these emotions, try putting them on trial by asking yourself a few questions. Read more...
The “Fatal Four” Hazards in the Construction Industry There are inherent risks construction workers face every day at work. Construction is a dangerous field full of hazards. Despite the wide-ranging hazards construction workers face, there are four types of hazards...
Safety Glasses General Safety Vision loss and severe eye injuries occur all too often in today’s workplaces. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical...
