Asphalt fumes cause health effects such as headaches, nausea, and drowsiness. They are also linked to lung cancer. Asphalt kettles...
safety
A van pulls up to the jobsite and a service worker gets out, ready to tackle the case of the...
If properly inspected and used, the arc welder is very safe. If used improperly, it can expose welders to fire,...
Anyone working in the field knows that we're far from living in an accident free world. And, yes, we're not...
An occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a specific action plan to prevent occupational illness and workplace accidents. Although it is...
Aerogel insulation blankets are used to insulate high heat or very cold applications. They contain nano-sized air pockets that help...
Aerial lifts include scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and cherry pickers. Here are some reasons why, each year, construction workers are killed or injured while using this equipment: They were not wearing a harness and fell off the equipment. They fell with the equipment when it tipped over. They...
Modern transportation has made life a lot easier but not necessarily less hazardous. One of the hazards that remains a...
According to OSHA, about 6.5 million Americans work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the United States on any given day....
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense between a worker and a known hazard. Most people are...
