25Oct

Take Safety Home: Fire Prevention Week 2021

Fire Prevention Week 2021 started on October 3rd and ran through October 9th. The theme this year is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” According to the [...]

15Oct

Lack of Sleep Is Serious for the Construction Industry

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites sleep deprivation or disturbance as a hazard for workers and [...]

28Jul

Industrial Hygiene- Mold Contamination

This summer's wet weather conditions, combined with high humidity and recent flash flooding in the Northeast region have raised health and safety concerns [...]

26Jul

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Take Safety Home: Water Safety is for Everyone

Nothing feels better then getting in a pool on a hot summer day. But a pools, and many other water sources, can pose risks that everyone should be aware [...]

26Jul

Trenching and Excavation Safety Reminders: Slope It, Shore It, Shield It

Trenching and excavation projects can present a serious hazard to all workers on a jobsite. OSHA defines an excavation as “any man-made cut, cavity, [...]

13Jul

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Tips for Managing Work During Heat Waves

Although this has been a somewhat mild spring here in the northeast, the high-heat months of summer are here. If you have employees whose work [...]

02Jul

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TAKE SAFETY HOME: Fireworks Safety 2021

Celebrate With Safety in Mind The Fourth of July and fireworks go hand in hand. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks [...]

23Apr

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Scaffolding Safety is Complex, Accidents Are Preventable

Scaffolding continues to be one of the top 10 most frequently cited standards of worksites by OSHA. An estimated 2.3 million [...]

21Apr

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Take Time Out for a Safety Stand-Down

Encourage Worksite Safety, Support National Safety Standown Week The National Safety Stand-Down Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness [...]

12Apr

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Expect Increased OSHA Inspections Under Biden Administration

Biden Administration Focuses on Workplace Safety As the Biden administration continues to review and roll out executive orders and policies, safety and [...]