Keep Your Work Area Clean Keeping your workstation or service truck clean is important for a number of reasons- In addition to improving jobsite safety and reducing the potential for accidents, clean workspaces can help boost a company’s image in the eyes of customers. A messy, disorganized workspace can also be a potential trigger for […]
A workplace emergency is a situation that threatens workers, customers, or the public, disrupts or shuts down operations, or causes physical or environmental damage. There are a number of potential causes for workplace emergencies, so it is important that all job sites have a plan in place in case of an emergency. Accounting For Personnel […]
Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat related illnesses. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes, all of which can result in serious injury. It is estimated that more than 1,300 deaths per year in the U.S. […]
For this month’s Safety Corner, we’ve got some basic safety practices to be aware of when on the job: Safety Practice #1: Avoid Distractions While At Work “DWAW,” or Distracted Walking at Work, can be a major workplace hazard on active job sites. DDAW can cause accidents that might result in serious injury: Walking into […]
Our Tips for Improving Forestry Safety While on the Job The forestry industry poses a wide range of risks to workers, from machine operators to tree fallers. Some professions in forestry are more hazardous than others, with those involved with the logging process at the top of the list. According to the Bureau of Labor […]
In the Pacific Northwest, our winter climate is mild compared to other parts of the country. However, there are still opportunities for additional weather related hazards in the workplace. Winter storms and unexpected blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. Due to these frigid conditions, there are a higher risk […]
Storage cabinets provide a safe and convenient means to store containers of liquids including those in safety cans. Key features for a good flammable and combustible liquids storage program are: Not more than 120 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids may be stored in a single cabinet. Not more than 60 of the 120 gallons […]
As the weather changes from season to season, each brings its own inherent risk. Below a few hazards during the summer months and what you can do to protect yourselves. Sun & Heat—Risks from sun and heat include sunstroke, dehydration, and sun burns. When heat poses a danger to you, make sure that you stay […]
A hydraulic accumulator is a pressure storage reservoir in which a non-compressible fluid is held under pressure by an external source. The external source can be a spring, a raised weight, or a compressed gas. The two most common types of accumulators are bladder and piston types. Before disassembling the accumulator, completely decompress the internal […]
Before any construction project that involves work with cranes can begin, engineers develop a safe-lifting plan. This includes marking a working radius around the crane and removing vehicles and other objects away from the fall area if possible. Making notes of overhead wires and structures, and generally making a plan before every day of lifting. […]
