Safety Blog
Construction and Nail Gun Safety
Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs. They boost productivity but also cause tens of thousands of serious injuries each year. Nail …
PPE and Respiratory Safety
Millions of workers are required to wear respirators in various workplaces including construction. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, …
Acclimation: The Key to Hot Weather Work
As unpredictable as the weather is in the Maryland area, heat threats are real, especially for construction workers. The key, say health experts, is to …
Preventing Backover Accidents in Construction
A backover incident occurs when a backing vehicle strikes a worker who is standing, walking, or kneeling behind the vehicle. These incidents can be prevented. …
Fundamentals of Demolition Safety
Demolition, the dismantling, razing, destroying or wrecking of any building, is often referred to as construction in reverse. Demolition work involves many of the hazards associated …
Safety in Confined Spaces
Confined spaces – such as manholes, crawl spaces, and tanks – are not designed for continuous occupancy and are difficult to exit in the event …
