Entries Tagged Safety

Not long ago a tool’s impact on its user was not given much thought. The expectation was that the trade professional would...

For most companies, having zero injuries is the ultimate safety goal, but this can be very hard to attain especially when you...

Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and, when it affects a construction site, it’s a safety hazard to on-site personnel. If you...

Wildland firefighters. Air traffic controllers. Flight deck crews of Navy aircraft carriers. Operators of nuclear power plants and the national bulk electric...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the winners of its "Beat the Heat" contest. The national...

As the hands of time keep turning, we’re witnessing a seismic shift in our demographic landscape. More and more homeowners are choosing...

The summer has been a hot one so far. Even for areas accustomed to heat, some of the temperatures and heat index...

Safe Piping Matters recently published a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help...

Maybe you have heard of the phrase “situational awareness” recently. It has been used here and there in different settings and maybe...

What is complacency in the workplace? It can be defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies....

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a National Emphasis Program to prevent...

Workers’ compensation provides an important safety net for employees and business owners alike. In a nutshell, a good workers’ comp policy ensures...

Do you have an idea for helping workers stay safe in the heat? The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the...

Williams Comfort Air, a leading Indianapolis heating and cooling company, and Mr. Plumber, a leading Indianapolis plumbing company, recently announced that they...