It’s critical to know how to use lockout systems When using heavy machinery such as hydraulic presses, it’s important to know how to use lockout/tagout systems to stay safe on the job. The problem, essentially, is that workers can get injured when someone else starts a machine at an inopportune time. For instance, imagine that something gets jammed inside of a hydraulic press. A worker stops the [...]

Will you know a trench collapse is coming? For trench workers, few things are as concerning as the possibility of a trench collapse. The weight of dirt and stone is far greater than many people realize — up to 3,000 pounds per cubic yard, according to Safety and Health Magazine — but workers are well aware of this danger. They know that a collapse can cause fatal [...]

Do you know how to safely use a ladder? Imagine you use a ladder every day at work. You’re probably comfortable with the ladder and you run up and down it without a thought for your safety. However, have you ever stopped to think just how extremely dangerous using a ladder is? If you lost your grip and fell from the ladder, or if the ladder lost [...]

Safety habits to prevent electrocution at work Electrocution hazards commonly present themselves at New York construction sites. Whether it’s an electrical cord passing through a mud puddle, or a worker on a ladder close to some power lines, these dangers can be deadly — and an electrocution injury will strike and kill faster than anyone can react. To reduce the likelihood that you’ll be a victim of [...]

Could a falling object striking my head result in whiplash? New York “hardhats,” a.k.a, construction workers, get their name for a reason. It’s because, if they’re not wearing a hardhat on the job, they’re probably violating safety regulations. A hardhat is perhaps one of the most important pieces of equipment that any construction worker can don. It might not save your life in all situations, but it [...]

How can I keep scaffolding safe at work? Any construction worker who spends a fair amount of time working on a scaffold needs to make safety their number one priority. This is easy enough to do when first starting out working on a scaffold. However, after a few years of working on one, it’s easy to get lazy and complacent. To help keep scaffold safety fresh on [...]

Ladders: 1 of the most dangerous objects you’ll use at work Have you ever considered what the most dangerous object is at your workplace? Maybe you have a sneaking suspicion that, one day, changing the water jug on the water cooler is going to cause you a serious back injury. Maybe you’re eyeing the gun on your security guard utility belt suspiciously, wondering if it could ever [...]

Commercial truckers face numerous risks on the job One might be prone to believe that truck driving is an easy job. All you have to do is sit behind the wheel, enjoy the view and listen to some music while chatting in “trucker speak” to your pals on the CB radio, right? Not so fast. Working as a commercial vehicle driver is — in reality — a [...]

A few ladder safety tips to help you prevent injuries If you’re using a ladder on a daily basis, there’s a good chance you could fall off the ladder and hurt yourself. For this reason, you may want to brush up on the following ladder safety tips from the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA). Here’s what you need to know in terms of ladder safety: Always [...]