The Brain Under Threat When we perceive threat—physical or psychological—primitive parts of our brain react quickly to keep us safe. Our heart rate and blood pressure go up. We may become easily distracted and feel anxious, agitated or confused. Read more in English...
Slip Hazards Safety Minute Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. According to OSHA, slip, trip, and fall incidents cause 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicle incidents as a cause...
Ladder Use General Safety Minute Ladders are an essential tool on many job sites and at home across the United States. Because of their widespread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, they are responsible for a significant number of injuries both on and...
Falls in the Construction Industry Safety Minute Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace and in the home. In the construction industry, falls are the leading cause of fatalities. In 2020, there were 351 fatal...
Cortisol and Toxic Stress When we experience stress, adrenaline and cortisol surge through our body to make us more alert and powerful to perform at our peak. The problem is that the brain doesn’t always know when we are experiencing a true physical threat and when we...
Excavation General Safety Minute According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2013-2017, there were 97 trenching fatalities in the construction industry – an average of 19 per year, from a low of 10 deaths in 2014 to a high of 33 in 2016 [BLS, 2019]. Excavations...
