Category: Construction Safety

OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements #Safety #Footwear

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https://videopress.com/v/JmllI6lx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2FJmllI6lx%2Fleg-foot-protection-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-basics-full-hd1080p_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true For a little safety footwear humor, click here: http://www.gocomics.com/theargylesweater/2013/10/26 Protective footwear requirements are referenced in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29. These references can be found in (1910.132) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) General Requirements or (1910.136) Foot Protection. According to 29 CFR 1910.132, PPE must be … Continue reading OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements #Safety #Footwear

CPWR’s Safety Climate – Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) – Free Safety Management Program For Construction Contractor Use! #ContractorSafety #Construction

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https://youtu.be/_9nHvtlz4F4 https://youtu.be/In5aFqkbxu8 Contractors can use the SC-SMIS free of charge to assess their safety climate, select and implement appropriate tools to strengthen it, and engage in continuous safety climate improvement. Click here for SC-SCMIS user testimonials Like large construction companies, smaller firms can benefit from having a better understanding of their safety climate and also … Continue reading CPWR’s Safety Climate – Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) – Free Safety Management Program For Construction Contractor Use! #ContractorSafety #Construction

2023 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – May 1-5, 2023

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https://youtu.be/ke1L_ROExdE Interested in joining the Campaign? Learn how to Get Involved! The Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction began in 2012 with construction industry stakeholders seeking a way to raise awareness. Falls from heights are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in construction, with those coming disproportionately from small residential construction contractors. Falls kill … Continue reading 2023 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – May 1-5, 2023

Exposure Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Refined Coal Tar Sealant Applications

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by Seth McCormick, MPH; John Snawder, PhD, DAHB; I-Chen Chen, PhD; Marissa Alexander-Scott, DVM, MS, MPH; Michael Breitenstein, B.S.; Yuesong Wang, PhD; Lei Meng, MS; Juliana Meadows, PhD; Cheryl Fairfield Estill, PhD Coal Tar Sealant Application Coal tar sealants are applied as a protective coating for paved surfaces. Many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are found … Continue reading Exposure Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Refined Coal Tar Sealant Applications

Reporter Follows Up on Worker Blamed for His Own Death

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Construction Zone – Real Dangers – Real Solutions

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CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS The dangers faced on a construction site are extensive. From inhaling silica dust to falling from heights, injuries and fatalities occur at an alarming rate. 20% of US worker deaths are in construction! The first line of defense is Personal Protective Equipment, providing protection from falls, high temperatures, loud noises and more. Take … Continue reading Construction Zone – Real Dangers – Real Solutions

“How to Use Cameras for OSHA Compliance” #OSHA #PPE #WorkplaceSafety

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The construction industry is prone to hazards and safety risks. Using technological innovation, construction sites and labor-intensive projects can be regulated to ensure the health and safety of employees and personnel. Site managers can consider installing cameras for surveillance purposes to help with OSHA compliance. Let’s find out how security cameras can provide the protection … Continue reading “How to Use Cameras for OSHA Compliance” #OSHA #PPE #WorkplaceSafety

“Get The NIOSH and OSHA Heat Safety App for Indoor & Outdoor Workers” #HeatSafety #HeatStress

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An updated app for smartphones and other mobile devices can help workers stay safe when working outdoors in hot weather. The free app was redesigned by CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), along with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool mobile app, … Continue reading “Get The NIOSH and OSHA Heat Safety App for Indoor & Outdoor Workers” #HeatSafety #HeatStress

“Do You Inspect Your Hardhat?” “Do You Know When To Replace It?” #Hardhat #Safety

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywNyTU4HOQY Click Here For PDF Handout - Hardhats or Falling Object Protection? - by Marko Kaar  An individual was working on a slurry wall panel installation. The crew had just finished hoisting a re-bar panel to vertical, when a 10" cut-off piece of #12 re-bar fell 90 feet from the top of the panel, and … Continue reading “Do You Inspect Your Hardhat?” “Do You Know When To Replace It?” #Hardhat #Safety

“Recent Crane Accidents Renew Need For Crane Safety Training” #CraneSafety

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Derrick, Hoist, and Crane Safety Manufacturers, shipyard workers, and construction workers depend on industrial lifting devices to move large, heavy objects. While lifting devices like derricks, hoists, and cranes improve productivity and make work easier, they require special attention when it comes to safety. Types of Crane Hazards No matter the industry, employees using or … Continue reading “Recent Crane Accidents Renew Need For Crane Safety Training” #CraneSafety

“Suicide in the Construction Industry: The Silent Killer” #ElevateTheConvo

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Some companies, as noted above in the Toolbox Talk, aren't fully aware of the severity of this problem. Inform your employees. One loss to suicide is "Too Many". The construction and extraction industries have the second-highest rate of suicide – 53.3 per 100,000 workers, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Factors … Continue reading “Suicide in the Construction Industry: The Silent Killer” #ElevateTheConvo

“Are You Inspecting Your Body Harness Regularly & Properly?”​ #FallProtection

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Personal fall protection systems such as harnesses can be a lifesaver for those who continually or occasionally work at heights. However, if it isn't in good shape, you could be putting your life in a risky situation. It is important to inspect your fall protection gear prior to every use. Always follow the recommendations of … Continue reading “Are You Inspecting Your Body Harness Regularly & Properly?”​ #FallProtection