Job site safety is an ever-present issue that is a constant threat in any environment and any walk of life.

While it seems easy enough to put a person, in the construction industry, over six feet off the ground (excluding iron work) in a harness, do you really understand fall prevention? Are you aware of other contributing factors that can cause an employee to fall? Do you have a fall protection plan in place?

The good news is that most injuries in the workplace are 100% preventable if you follow prescribed safety guidelines.

Hard hats are essential to the protection of workers, preventing serious head injury, trauma, and death.

Personal protective equipment is used in the workplace to protect employees from hazards.

Workplace violence is a broad term that includes many different acts that can be committed in the workplace. These acts include physical violence, harassment, verbal abuse, intimidation, or any other threatening behavior.

Every employee has the right to a safe and healthy workplace.

Mental health is as important as physical health, which is a huge factor when taking workplace health and safety.

While “If you see something, say something” was created to raise public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, it was also developed to show the importance of reporting suspicious activity.

Spring cleaning can play an important role in your mental and physical health, making you feel a sense of renewal. Fulfill the task of spring cleaning in each aspect of your life including work life.

Workplace safety and employee engagement go hand in hand. An engaged employee is a safe employee.

Falls happen fast. One step could cause a fall leading to injury or fatality. Good news: Falls can easily be prevented and National Safety Stand-Down provides the opportunity to discuss how.

What is a Safety Stand-Down? Simply put, a stand-down is time taken out of the work day to gather with employees and discuss fall hazards and prevention. Keep this in mind while planning.

National Safety Stand-Down week has come to an end, now what? Even after the week and safety events have ended, safety awareness should go on. Everyone should celebrate participation in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down and keep safety awareness going.

Springtime means more construction hours. Now that bad weather is out of sight for a bit, it’s time to make up for lost days.

A Florida framing contractor was cited for exposing employees to unsafe working conditions by permitting work without the use of fall protection.

OSHA requires workers to be able to recognize and minimize hazards related to ladders.

Stretching improves muscle elasticity and leads to increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. Many stretch before and after a workout, upon waking in the morning, or even after a road trip, but what about workplace stretching?

Prevent Drowning With These Water Safety Tips

Do you know the signs of heat stress? Each year heat exposure affects workers, leading to sickness and in some cases death.