Safety Tips

In many jobs, a fall arrest system can mean the difference between life and death. Pre-planning and proper maintenance will ensure fall arrest systems are functioning when they are needed.

Superficial frostbite, in which the skin feels cold and numb. The surface of the skin will have a white waxy look, with grayish-yellow patches in affected areas.

According to OSHA, the most common emergency small businesses must plan for is a fire. Fire extinguishers can be invaluable tools to help fight smaller fires in the workplace or to protect evacuation routes in the event of a larger one.

Do you have any tips for dealing with extreme cold weather?

Overloaded storage racks can be a major safety hazard. When the storage racks are filled with heavy material such as granite and marble, the risks become even greater.

A driver was killed after being buried by mulch in his truck’s trailer at a solid waste dump site.

Shoveling and snowblowing can be potentially dangerous to your health if not performed properly

Roof bolter operators are killed at work more frequently than any other type of mine worker, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Unsafe habits can develop from using portable power tools at home, and these habits can creep into the workplace

An 18-year-old laborer was killed after he became entangled in a portable mortar mixer at a residential construction site.