Industry News

It’s Friday, so we thought we’d end the week with some recent accidents in the news and some tips to stay safe if you find yourself using any of this equipment. Accident #1 The first accident comes from Boston where 2 men were injured operating a scissor lift. Initial reports on the accident say that […]

5 Confined Spaces Employer Responsibilities Develop a program. Develop, implement, and oversee a written permit-required confined space program that complies with appropriate standards. Enforce the program among employees, including preventing unauthorized confined space entry. Also, review the program if any unauthorized entries, injuries or near-misses, new hazards are discovered, changes in the use of the […]

During an emergency, a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death, so you must act quickly. Prepare in advance by learning life-saving techniques so, in those crucial minutes, you know what to do. Today’s topic: bleeding injury first aid. Bleeding should be stopped as soon as possible. Excessive blood loss can cause […]

I find myself at a loss of words today. Today, of all days, when there should be so many words. Words of support, of hope, of help. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. A day set aside for breaking the silence surrounding suicide. But I sit in silence, thinking of my son’s buddy who committed […]

In the news, on September 5th, an accident occurred between a bucket truck and a railroad overpass. Those who witnessed the incident advised that the truck was turning onto the street, traveling with the bucket in the air. The truck then collided into the overpass, spilling hydraulic fluid onto the street. The road was closed […]

MMA fighter Dustin Ventimiglia returns to the ring one year after fighting for his life in the hospital. It wasn’t a match-gone-wrong that put him there, but a work accident caused by poor forklift stability. Ventimiglia was driving a forklift with the mast fully raised, according to The Bleacher Report. Even though he wasn’t driving […]

A steel coil is a type of metal sheet wound into rolls like a fruit roll-up. This metal is ideal for pre-engineered walls, roof panels, and architectural building panels. It is also used for automotive, ships, chemical, and electricity power stations. They are also extremely heavy weighing between 1,000- 60,000 pounds. When not secured properly, they […]

Permit-required confined spaces (PRCSs) are everywhere. They are found in virtually every industry. Generally speaking, confined spaces can range from anything between grain silos to sewers. However, being able to accurately define a permit-required confined space goes far beyond its denotation; meaning you can’t truly understand what a confined space is without looking carefully at […]

Falls: How High is Deadly? Thankfully, OSHA has created the Fall Prevention Campaign, providing tips to those who are at risk of falling from heights at work. All employers whose employees work from heights should read and implement these tips to prevent future fall fatalities. OSHA’s Tips for Preventing Falls Plan Ahead Plan projects in advance. […]

While accidents can happen in any workplace, operating a garbage truck has proven time and time again to be particularly dangerous. For example, a 30-year-old sanitation worker was killed by a closing tailgate. The worker and the garbage truck operator finished unloading their truck and were conducting a quick inspection. Th operator then signaled to […]

With the amounts of things are cell phones are used for, more often than not, it’s hard for us to find times when we’re not connected to them. One of the more dangerous areas we find ourselves using our cell phones is in our cars. According to the National Safety Council, driving while using a […]

Every year road construction increases as the weather does. This allows more work to be done because of longer daylight hours. Unfortunately, this job comes with its own risks that you must be prepared for. Whether you are the worker or a civilian driving to your destination, you should be cautious in these zones. Below […]