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WHAT WOULD YOU DO if a coworker or employee called and said someone was injured? Have you taken first-aid training so you would KNOW what to do? The contracting industry is a leader in accidents―and injury rates continue to be high. Knowing basic first-aid is a must for you and your company. The following is a list of helpful hints …
Summer is here. In fact, some parts of the country, record temps are already rising. That means it’s important your team takes special care of themselves as to not overheat. Symptoms The symptoms of heat-stress disorders are very slow to start, but increase in intensity if precautions are not taken. The onset of the initial symptoms are mild and usually …
Have you ever wondered what you can do to prevent accidents? Maybe, like many people, you believe accidents are bound to happen and there’s not much you can do about them. Or, you may think that they only happen to the other person. Well, the truth is that accidents do happen to everyone and often can be prevented. Something to …
Cold and flu season continues to linger, and allergy season is almost here. Now is a good time for our annual warning about using over-the-counter cold and flu medications during work hours. Sometimes, cold remedies and work are not a good mix. The most common side effect of over-the-counter cold and flu medicine is drowsiness, which lowers one’s alertness and …
Wearing the proper clothing and personal-protective equipment in the working environment is critical. Appropriate clothing is your first and often only line of defense against many safety and health hazards. Proper clothing is key. Simple as it may sound, you must dress for the occasion. Wearing stylish clothing can create a bigger hazard or may not provide protection from hazards …
Working under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited. This means more than just not drinking on the job. Tests have shown that alcohol can still have an effect on your body up to 18 hours after you have stopped drinking. Alcohol use is a legitimate on-the-job safety issue—and not just an attempt to control off-the-clock lifestyles. Alcohol is a …
Electrical hazards can be found in all industries. Avoiding electrical shocks both at home and at work requires awareness of the hazards and a respect for this “Silent Killer.” The human body has a low resistance to electricity, making it a good conductor, like most metals. Unlike metals however, the human body does not respond well when electricity passes through …
The winter months are upon us. Even though it’s cold outside we still have to work and get the job done. There are several things we can do to keep warm and prevent cold weather related accidents. The first thing we want to do is to keep our body temperature at or about normal, 98.6F. This can be accomplished by …
Most of us know that accidents are caused by only two things—unsafe acts or practices and unsafe conditions. Some of us even know that 9 out of 10 accidents are the result of unsafe acts, or things we do when we know better. This is kind of strange if you think about it. We have more to fear from our …
Good drivers know the special hazards of winter driving, but should be reminded about the danger of skidding when their speed is too high. One of the most terrifying experiences in winter driving is the skid. If it happens at high speed, the result could be a disastrous crash. It is urgent to slow down at the first hint that …
