by David V. Dow on February 8, 2012
Are You Guilty of Any of the Following? OSHA recently released a list of the most frequent construction violations they cited between October 2010 and September 2011. For the first time in many years, fall protection has taken the lead as the most frequently cited standard, replacing scaffolding. But scaffolding comes in a close second. [...]
by admin on January 6, 2012
NEW 2012 Safety Training Classes Now Available! Right now is an excellent time to get your employees trained and ready for the Spring weather that’s ahead. Safety training for your construction workers and supervisors is an absolutely essential part of a well-run, efficient work site. Lives, quite literally, depend on it. And as you’ve probably [...]
by David V. Dow on October 20, 2011
“Bad Air” Leads to Big Problems. There are many reasons why workers must enter confined spaces — to make a tie-in, install new equipment, make an inspection or repair, clean the space, etc. And because, by their very nature, such spaces are “confined,” you must take extreme care to ensure that the atmosphere inside is [...]