Night work and low visibility conditions change the risk of a jobsite. Hazards that are easy to see during the day may be hidden by darkness, shadows, glare, rain, fog, dust, or poor lighting.

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Barriers and barricades are used to separate people from hazards. They help protect workers, pedestrians, drivers, and the public from areas where they should not enter.

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PPE is the last line of defense between the worker and the hazard. It is important, but it should not be treated as the only safety control. The right PPE should be selected for the task.

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Most of us have probably heard the old saying, “It’s the little things that count.” There are many small things that influence our lives and ignoring them can sometimes have serious consequences — particularly when it comes to safety. We have all been trained to watch out for the big hazards that could harm us, but the little ones can sometimes cause serious injuries too.

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Each year excavation and trenching cave-ins result in more than 5,000 serious injuries and 100 deaths in the United States. The key to prevention of this type of loss is good planning. When the side of a trench decides to move it is too late to think about your safety or the safety of others. Here are some good safety rules and practices to follow when working in or around excavations.

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Summertime is great, if you are in a pool or in the backyard relaxing in the shade. But hot summer temperatures make construction work harder and more dangerous. This is information on how to protect yourself and your co-workers from the heat and first aid measures in case someone becomes ill.

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Accidents happen.  They are unfortunate, painful and can be life changing.  We take great measures to prevent an accident, but when one happens, we have workers comp insurance to cover the costs, right.  Wrong!  The insurance company only pays about 1/5 of what an accident can cost our company.

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Back hoes are one of the most common types of construction equipment found today.  And rightly so as their versatility and maneuverability make the backhoe the equipment of choice for most construction jobs.  Backhoe loaders can dig, scrape, load material, lift and with specialized attachments do almost any required task.

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What do spiders and hidden hazards have in common? They are two completely different things. Well, I am sure most of you have heard about spiders being located in some work areas, and believe it or not, these are considered hazards.

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Look at your watch and see how long one second really is. If you have a stopwatch, try to stop the stopwatch at seven-tenths of a second. Now that you know how long that is, consider what happens in the first seven tenths of a second when a truck or auto traveling 55 mph hits a solid object and the driver is not wearing his/hers seat belt and shoulder belt.

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