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...
Questions to Ask Before a Work Task There are many questions that we need to ask or answer throughout a work day to get a job accomplished. The same can be said for working safely. There are many different questions we can ask ourselves and the other individuals...
