Risks v. Rewards
Risks v. Rewards Risk v. Rewards After reading an article on The Importance of Portable Ladder Safety in Professional Safety March 2021, which does a good job describing the hierarchy of controls, I couldn’t help but think back on a training class I attended a long time ago, where the instructor tried to explain why […]
The Importance of Effective Safety Training
The Importance of Effective Safety Training Effective Safety Training Please don’t call me stupid, but ignorant, I can live with that… Ignorance simply means having a “lack of knowledge”. Someone who is ignorant lacks knowledge, or they don’t understand, either because they haven’t sought training, or they weren’t effectively trained. Stupid people, on the other […]
3 Reasons Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports are Essential
3 Reasons Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports are Essential The Importance of DVIR There are multiple reasons why you should conduct a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). We’ve outlined 3 reasons below, but know that the most important reason for performing DVIRs is to reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities related to poor vehicle […]
What Must Be Included in a Site Specific Safety Plan?
What Must Be Included in a Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)? General contractors and construction managers are typically working multiple building sites at a time, and managing dozens or hundreds of workers simultaneously. The potential for safety accidents at any site is high, with the construction industry representing more than 20% of worker fatalities and […]
How to Prepare for a Second COVID-19 Wave
Protect your workers and community through this outbreak & checkout our covid-19 resources How to Prepare for a Second COVID-19 Wave While we all continue to hope for the COVID-19 virus infection rate to decline and life to get back to normal, recent reports across the country are pointing to a second wave. This means […]
Toolbox Talks: Make the Most of 5 Minutes
Protect your workers and community through this outbreak & checkout our covid-19 resources Toolbox Talks: Make the Most of 5 Minutes Toolbox talks are daily reviews run by safety supervisors before work begins. These meetings, sometimes also called safety briefings, or tailgate meetings are quick. Generally lasting no more than 5 to 10 minutes, they […]
5 Steps to Take After a Safety Incident
5 Steps to Take After a Safety Incident You’ve worked hard to train your employees and inform everyone on the job site how to best prevent a safety incident. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean they won’t happen. Safety incidents are inevitable, even with the most strict safety precautions and procedures, but clear communication and a set […]
How Often Should You Be Conducting Safety Inspections at Your Job Site?
Protect your workers and community through this outbreak & checkout our covid-19 resources How Often Do You Need To Be Conducting Safety Inspections? A common question from safety professionals is, How often should I be conducting safety inspections? Now, the answer to that is that there is no exact timeframe. Because every industry, job site, and management […]
3 Best Practices for Communication During a Safety Incident
Sign me up for a demo Protect your workers and community through this outbreak & checkout our covid-19 resources 3 Best Practices for Communication During a Safety Incident Construction and manufacturing job sites often have both high risk and low-risk zones, and areas where a varying number of workers are present at any given time. […]
Supporting Worker Participation in Safety Programs
Protect your workers and community through this outbreak & checkout our covid-19 resources Supporting Worker Participation in Safety Programs Often, workers expect that safety and reporting are the concern of management. Also, they assume that if they follow along with the basics that managers openly speak about, they are doing enough. However, when it comes […]
