Simply stated, unguarded protruding steel reinforcing bars are a serious construction site hazard. Even if you just stumble onto an unguarded rebar you can impale yourself, resulting in serious internal injuries or death. Minimize this danger by guarding all protruding…

In construction, portable power tools are used every day and can present their own set of dangers. Minimize potential safety issues by making it a habit to start with a tool inspection before you plug in.  Does the tool have…

Where is the nearest fire extinguisher to you right now? Where is the closest portable fire extinguisher at your normal work area? In case of a fire, knowing the answers to these two questions is very important because we all know…

Consisting of supporting stanchions and ropes, wires, tapes, or other equivalent material, controlled access zones are used on construction sites to limit access to areas where leading edge and other operations are taking place. Know these seven rules to ensure…

Let’s be honest, very few of us consciously think about gravity playing a role in construction work, yet the reality is that gravity never forgets to bring you back to earth. As soon as you set foot on the ladder’s…

With the approach of warmer weather, the opportunity for dehydration leading to heat disorders in construction workers also increases. Below are symptoms of some of the most common heat disorders to be aware of the temperatures climb.  Heat Stroke is…

The title of today’s posting may conjure an image of folks standing shoulder-to-shoulder on top of a structure yelling out warnings to team members below, so we thought it would be beneficial to review what a warning line actually is…

Accidents on construction sites are usually a result of someone not paying attention or knowing how to recognize a safety hazard. Construction companies who focus on developing an attitude of safety in their workforce have about 1/5 as many on-the job accidents…

We’ve all experienced it at some point. Fatigue sets in; your mouth feels dry; your legs are heavy and you may even have a headache. These are all common signs of dehydration. When you are working hard, body fluid is…

Having a fire extinguisher, but not knowing how to use it doesn’t do any good, so we are sharing these tips to properly use and inspect your extinguisher. To Use The Extinguisher Pull the pin. This will allow you to…