Each year, fifty-five construction workers are killed by electrocution from contact with overhead power lines. Over 90 percent of the contacts involved overhead distribution lines. These are the same lines that run in the alleys behind our houses and through our job sites.

There are distinct patterns to these fatalities. The most obvious is apathy. We all grew up around power lines. Since they are so common to us, they seem harmless. This serious mistake is fueled by two common misconceptions: the belief that some overhead lines don’t carry enough power to kill, and the belief that power lines are well-insulated. Both are dead wrong.

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Prevailing Wage Update!  Several weeks ago, we held a workshop hosted by Diane Aqui of Smith Dollar on prevailing wage rules for trucking in our industry.  Since then, we have had several requests to clarify a few issues that were unclear since AB1851 was made the law January 1, 2023.  To get the update (which most people not ECA members would have to pay hundreds of dollars for the legal opinion, and Smith Dollar PC is making it accessible to our readers-THANK YOU!), Click HERE! PowerPoint is HERE

An accident is an unplanned event.  It may or may not involve property damage or injuries.  Studies show that approximately 85% of accidents are caused by an unsafe act, the other 15% by unsafe conditions.

Accident investigation plays an important role in determining the true cause or causes of an injury, property damage, or a near-miss.  Once the cause(s) are identified then we can make changes to procedures and correct hazards to prevent future injuries or property damage of a similar nature.

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An active shooter/ hostile intruder is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area by any means including but not limited to firearms (most frequently used), bladed weapons, vehicles, or any tool that in the circumstance in which it is used constitutes deadly physical force.

In most cases, there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Most active shooter situations are unpredictable, evolve quickly, and are over within minutes.

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If you’re one of the twenty-million individuals that are subject to dangerous noise-levels on the work site, you will want to implement precautionary tactics to counter the danger of hearing loss.

You will want to be educated on how hearing functions and is measured.

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Be aware of the hazard when equipment is used inside of confined spaces, trenches/excavations, tanks, vaults and buildings where  dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) can build up quickly.

CO is a poisonous gas that can cause nausea and dizziness. In high concentrations it can be fatal.

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Business reviews would seem to indicate that today Americans are spending more for clothing than any time in history.  This is in accordance with American standards, and to deny the advantages of being meticulous in dress would be an insult.

And yet, we take so much pride in the social aspect of our dress – what about the really important angle?  What about the manner in which we dress for work with safety in mind?

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Safety is paramount for any business, and it’s important to make sure that your safety program is up to date.

Keeping your safety program current is key to maintaining a safe working environment and avoiding costly fines and penalties.

Regularly reviewing and updating your safety program ensures that your organization is compliant with all applicable safety regulations.

This checklist provides a comprehensive overview of the steps you should take to ensure that your safety program is up-to-date and compliant with all applicable regulations.

With this checklist, you can ensure that your safety program is in good standing and that your organization is doing its due diligence to keep workers safe.  Click HERE to see the rest!

Board of Directors 2023

You might see over 100 of them as you ride to work. Signs — they are everywhere. How
many of these do you actually notice? Probably not many. That creates a problem.
Not only do signs litter the streets, but they may also be all over your workplace. Do you
see them? Do you notice them? Do they mean something, or do they just make the
workplace look safer to the outsider?
Signs are placed to warn and educate. They are not simply decoration.

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