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OSHA revised Subpart S to reflect updated industry practices and technology and to incorporate the 2000 edition of NFPA 70E,...
Construction
Construction is a high-hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and asbestos.
In This section, we will provide Construction Safety information, tools, and resources to assist those in the industry – whether workers or employers – to identify, reduce, and eliminate construction-related hazards. The Resources will include and not be limited to blogs, Apps, Training Materials, Forms, Templates, and more
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Sparks are responsible for most industrial fires and explosions as a result of static electricity. A spark is a discharge...
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Electricity is a very potent energy form. Used carelessly, it can deliver Electrical Accidents as deadly shocks and injuries. During...
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Taking safety precautions when using lifting equipment is mandatory to avoid any undesired events or accidents. Safety procedures and requirements are in...
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Rimmed wheels on large trucks, buses, and off-road equipment have tires that are inflated to dangerous pressures. There- fore, workers...
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Walking and Working Surfaces can be stairs, platforms, ramps, floors, and other surfaces where you may be required to conduct...
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A reported motor vehicle crash occurs on many roads about every 56 seconds ( Texas Roads ). More than 10%...
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Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous operations in construction. New types of excavation equipment and strict enforcement of...
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Having an efficient workshop can be one of the most cost-effective ways of maintaining plants and equipment on-site. The workshop...
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Industrial ergonomics is concerned with adapting the requirements of a job to the physical needs of the employees who perform...
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Work Area Safety Checklist When working with a safety checklist, it is important to personalize the safety checklist by making...
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LASER is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The laser produces an intense, highly...
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The use of a crane basket ( personnel Hoisting device )is strictly prohibited except where there is no safe alternative...
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The use of machines, in particular, those with moving parts, expose workers to risks of bodily injuries. The following are...
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When working at a construction site, safety is one of the most important elements. Lighting plays a role in overall...
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chemicals come in various forms and can affect those exposed in different ways. A chemical can take the form of...
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Working at height can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. In fact, scaffolding-related accidents account for a large...
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The sounds of heavy construction equipment rumble across active work zones along roadways. In 2019, more than 26,000 crashes, resulting...
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Incident rates such as LTIR indicate not just the number of incidents that have occurred but also how severe they...
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Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are useful but complex pieces of equipment that are often used for access in hazardous...
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Presenting good food is not the sole purpose of a kitchen. A good kitchen must also be kept clean and...
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The terms cement and concrete are often used interchangeably, but cement is an ingredient in concrete. Cement is manufactured through...
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Compressed gas cylinders are a common fixture in research laboratories. As such it is imperative to understand the safe handling, transportation,...
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Understanding the forklift stability triangle is essential for workplace safety. When workers understand their vehicle’s capacity limits and the general principle...