Workplace Safety

What Is a Gas Detection Wearable: Top Questions About Connected Safety Technology

The latest safety innovations, such as gas detection wearables, can help provide the visibility and data-driven insights to help create adaptable, proactive safety programs and establish a culture of behavior-based safety.

Should Your Company Use Powered Air-Purifying Respirators?

Depending on your environment and the particulates you're protecting against, it may be good practice to use a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) when working in certain sectors.

Protecting Employees from Respirable Crystalline Silica

Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in various materials including concrete, stone, and sand. In fact, it is used to make products we all use every day including glass, pottery, bricks and more.

How to Choose Hearing Protection to Avoid Overprotection

A worker who can't hear the warning signal of a truck or piece of heavy equipment coming his way may be in danger. Workers who can't hear and thus, cannot communicate effectively with peers are also more likely to make mistakes and tend to feel more isolated on the job. Here is what you need to consider when choosing the right hearing protection tools for your workers and working environment.

Awareness of Fall Hazards Can Help Prevent Falls in Construction

Increase your employees’ awareness of fall hazards and fall prevention across the construction industry.

Respiratory Exposure Assessment

As a safety manager, you need to ensure you're using the right respiratory protection measures and equipment. To do that, you'll first need to know the types and levels of airborne contaminants in your job site.

What type(s) of gas detection equipment will keep employees safe?

When it comes to gas detection, there are many fundamentals you need to understand before you can decide the type(s) of equipment you'll need to keep your employees safe starting with what conditions require gas detection.

Tips for Making Rooftop Safety Your #1 Priority

The time to create a safety culture in your business is before you hire your first employee, quote your first project, or visit your first job site. The successful contractor focuses on the safety and well-being of his employees and the customers they serve.

The Top Foot Injuries in the Workplace: How Proper Protective Footwear Prevents Lost Workdays

To remain compliant and protect the feet of your workers, establish a safety footwear program. This includes identifying the appropriate footwear for your employees, ensuring proper fit, and providing training on foot protection guidelines.

Safety Checklist: 10 Tips to Keep Your Workplace Safe

These ten items represent a great starting point as you begin to put together your safety checklist. Regular inspections of these and other potential hazards in your workplace will help keep employees safe and assist with your organization's compliance efforts.

Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) Saves Lives

Establishing a proper lockout tagout program and ensuring your employees understand how to operate it can reduce injuries and save lives.

Electrical Linemen: Recognizing those that do much more than keep the lights on.

When a storm or disaster strikes, we express our gratitude towards our first responders: police officers, firefighters, rescue teams, healthcare professionals, and emergency management experts who work tirelessly to keep us safe. However, amidst this appreciation, we often overlook another group of heroes—the electrical and cable linemen.