Safety Matters Every Day

Safety Matters Every Day

If you want employees to work safety, train them well. Do not count on common sense, because if a person does not have experience, they cannot know how to work safely. If you want safety to matter to employees, it must matter to management. That means planning,...
Chemical Safety

Chemical Safety

Most companies use some type of chemical during the workday. These chemicals may cause sensitivity or irritation issues if workers are not properly trained or protected. Others may be corrosive or flammable. OSHA has requirements for many types of chemicals we use. Do...
Tornado Preparedness

Tornado Preparedness

Tornadoes can occur during any month of the year. Take steps to ensure office employees and field employees know what to do when the weather gets ugly. Historically, the southern U.S. experiences tornados all year but most frequently from April through November....
April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month

Distracted driving affects us each time we drive whether it comes from us or the drivers around us.  Emphasize to your employees the importance of not being distracted while driving. It is very important for employees to keep the interior of the vehicle clean. A loose...
Preventing Trench Collapse

Preventing Trench Collapse

Slope it, Shore it, Shield it! Trench collapse, also known as trench cave-in, is a hazardous situation in construction that occurs when the walls of a trench fall in or collapse. This can happen suddenly and without warning, potentially trapping, injuring, or killing...