I would like to talk a little about crane safety. I know that what I am enclosing is common knowledge to you, and hopefully they are things you use in your everyday duties. I just want to give you a refresher on some things, and maybe a few things you don’t know. The hazards are [...]

I want to discuss safety with you today, we know how dangerous excavating and shoring operations can be, and in fact statistics show they are some of the most hazardous in the construction industry. However, most of these hazards can be eliminated from the jobsite with proper work and safety techniques. All persons involved in [...]

We all have heard of the dangers associated with natural gas, we’ve seen spectacular fires and explosions, and the resulting injuries and deaths. I’ve made a list of some safety guidelines for those of you working in the natural gas industry. As you well know common sense is the key, being careful and cautious is [...]

Working on the ground during asphalt paving can be a high risk occupation. There are hazards of working close to vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, complex machinery, and hot asphalt. Ground workers must always be aware that the traffic is ultimately controlled by individual drivers who may be inexperienced, unskilled, inattentive, or impaired. There is often [...]

Working with drywall in the construction trade usually involves working at a fast pace. When you’re working new construction, time is money. Sometimes we overlook the safety aspect of it. You really need to take the time for safety when lifting, cutting, screwing, and taping. Let’s not forget the dust from sanding, by using a [...]

Lathes are great to work with, you can create so many things, table legs, baseball bats, staircase rungs, just to name a few. But it can be a dangerous tool if you are inexperienced, not trained properly, or careless. You can be hurt severely or even killed. Proper safety training is very important. The wood [...]

Working in sand and gravel pits can be very dangerous, the hazards are numerous, and being alert is probably the most important safety tip. There is so much traffic coming and going, flying sand and rocks, water, just to name a few. It’s important to dress properly for the job, keep your sleeves and pant [...]

Let’s discuss waste on the job site; it’s not only unsightly, but hazardous as well. People can fall, twist, strain, or scrape and cut themselves. Those are just minor things, worse things can happen depending on what’s laying around, please read the following safety and waste handling tips. The construction of an average home usually [...]

My first job 30 years ago was working in a welding shop. We made ornamental iron products for the local tourist industry. The old guys there didn’t do any teaching on safety, so I had to learn some first aid to be able to take care of all sorts of burns, cuts and scrapes. My [...]